OCEANSIDE — The city of Oceanside is expected to finalize its storefront cannabis licensing program in August, potentially allowing up to four dispensaries to open over the next three years.
The City Council approved a staff recommendation by a 3-2 vote to introduce an ordinance that would amend the city's municipal code and zoning regulations to permit up to four cannabis storefronts. The ordinance also establishes application procedures, fees, and priority licensing for the city's two existing operators — MedLeaf and Left Coast.
The vote included several modifications, including the removal of a property location requirement from the evaluation criteria. The council also added a provision giving preference to applicants who include a collective bargaining agreement, signaling support for unionization.
Current city code prohibits cannabis operations within 349 feet of residential zones, 549 feet of elementary and middle schools, and 999 feet of high schools. The updated ordinance replaces the hardline buffer with one primarily addressed during the conditional use permit phase.
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