Paso Robles to Hold Cannabis Forum
A resident survey is also being circulated to gather input on the issue.

PASO ROBLES, CA, Tuesday, August 9, 2022 – The City of Paso Robles is seeking community feedback on possible expansion of cannabis regulations. A community forum is planned for Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 6:00PM in the City Council chamber at 1000 Spring Street, and a Resident Survey is available now.  

The community forum is part of the City Council’s ongoing evaluation of establishing a cannabis governance framework, including the potential legalization of retail cannabis storefronts. City staff and the City’s cannabis consultant will provide a presentation on the status of the cannabis industry and including a discussion on potential expansion of cannabis-related businesses within the City. 

The City is asking residents to give input via an online survey regarding cannabis business types, where cannabis business should be located and preferences on buffers from sensitive uses. The survey is live now and will remain open until September 5, 2022. 

The community forum and survey follow direction provided by the City Council at its July 19, 2022 meeting. During the meeting, the City Council reaffirmed its desire to advance the development of the cannabis governance framework discussion and approved the community outreach plan.