On Friday, City Manager Melissa Stevenson Diaz issued two additional permits for cannabis stores in Redwood City, bringing the total issued to six.
These two permits were authorized for Flor Peninsula LLC, located at 620 El Camino Real and Element 7 Redwood City LLC, located at 615 Woodside Rd, Suite 1.
The additional permits were issued following the initial selection of four permit holders on March 28, 2022.
In November 2020, the City Council authorized the City Manager to issue cannabis business permits to up to six retail businesses. City regulations allow the businesses in Redwood City zoning districts that already allow general retail uses.
The City Council approved a rigorous, staff-led, myth-based cannabis application licensing process to ensure that retail business operators of the high-quality product are thoroughly vetted and sufficiently qualified before receiving permits.
The mayor said in a statement that all applications for retail cannabis sales in stores must provide relevant information, including neighborhood compatibility, safety and security plans, as well as community benefits plans.