Land use and zoning

Your business plan may center on finding a suitable location, which is zoned appropriately for your business. Even operational businesses may come across zoning issues that affect the continuing viability of their companies. It is essential to understand that local zoning departments are not local licensing authorities and are a separate hurdle to cross.

Alternatively, many local jurisdictions employ their Land Use departments as the Local Licensing Authority. Meaning, their specific land use codes and ordinances will govern the local licensing application process and outline their specific hurdles.

Land use and zoning are critical considerations to starting a new business, expanding an existing business, or acquiring a business in the cannabis industry. A vital component to ensuring your business will be, and stay, compliant and thrive is to be familiar with the various local land use codes.

We are here to walk you through the local land use and zoning restrictions and guidelines as well as provide guidance and assistance with preparing and appearing for public hearings and board of county commissioner meetings. You should not have to navigate this alone.