Williamson Act cannabis cultivation compatible uses
Summary
Supervisors paused three cannabis compatible-use requests after Curro questioned whether approvals could conflict with the county's cannabis exclusion zones; County Counsel recommended continuing to June 23.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct county cost; preserves ag land use while enabling a new crop.
Wine-industry protections and ordinance integrity are preserved pending legal review.
Applicants may miss their growing season if the process slips further.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Supervisors - Jun 23, 2026
Three ranchers won board approval to grow cannabis and hemp on Williamson Act-contracted land, totaling about 114 acres across South and North County, all verified as outside wine-trail exclusion buffers.
Board of Supervisors - Jun 9, 2026
Supervisors paused three cannabis compatible-use requests after Curro questioned whether approvals could conflict with the county's cannabis exclusion zones; County Counsel recommended continuing to June 23.
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