Thank you for your interest in Yolo County’s Cannabis Use Permit program. A Cannabis Use Permit is an approval granted by Yolo County that entitles a specific property to operate a particular type of commercial cannabis use, such as cultivation, processing, distribution, retail, etc. Cannabis Use Permits require environmental review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and CEQA Guidelines.  Cannabis Use Permits are decided upon by the Planning Commission at a duly noticed public hearing (decisions may be appealed to the Board of Supervisors). Securing a Cannabis Use Permit approval is the initial step toward obtaining a cannabis license.

Before submitting an application, please see the following below: 

• New cannabis cultivation and all cannabis-related activities are prohibited in the Capay Valley. You may use our public GIS viewer to search a location ensuring it's not within the boundaries of the Capay Valley. https://arcg.is/1OjKCz4

• Cannabis retail-storefront operations are prohibited within the Clarksburg growth boundary.

• Cannabis Use Permit applicants must demonstrate compliance with buffers between any cannabis use and any identified sensitive land use areas. Click here for buffer guidelines.

• To access the Cannabis Land Use Ordinance (CLUO) click here.

The County will accept applications beginning January 5th, 2026.

• To access the Cannabis Cultivation Use Permit application, click here.

• To access the Cannabis Retail-Storefront Use Permit application, click here.

• An initial deposit of $22,623.80 is required upon submittal. Fees are subject to change - please consult with a planner prior to applying. Fees are a deposit, and additional fees may be required. 

Please consult with Tracy Gonzalez, Associate Planner, prior to submitting your application (contact information below). Pre-application meetings are not mandatory but are encouraged. This gives you the opportunity to ask any questions ahead of completing your application.

You may submit the Cannabis Use Permit application and pay application fees in-person at the Department of Community Services, 292 West Beamer Street, Woodland, CA 95695. To schedule an appointment, please contact Tracy Gonzalez at (530) 666-8803 or tracy.gonzalez@yolocounty.gov. 

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