Phase One - Submittal Requirements
Background Check
Prior to submitting your Phase One Non-Retail Commercial Cannabis Permit Application (PDF), each applicant and any listed interested party need to apply for a background check. Please note the Permit Application period for Retail Dispensary Commercial Cannabis Businesses for Phase One is currently closed.
Background Check Information
Permit Application and Fee
Once the Non-Retail Cannabis Permit Background Process with Modesto Police Department and the Live Scan (fingerprinting) process has begun, you will need to fill out the appropriate application below, depending on whether you are applying for a retail cannabis business or a non-retail business. View the Commercial Cannabis Permit Application General Information (PDF) for further information.
Submit your Permit Application
If you have met all Phase One Non-Retail Commercial Permit Application submittal requirements, bring your completed Phase One Non-Retail Commercial Permit Application, background check receipt and permit application fee payment to:
City of Modesto Planning Division
1010 Tenth Street, Suite 3100, Modesto, CA 95354.
Public hours are from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday except Holidays.