Environmental Review Process: Draft EIR and Final EIR Preparation

The County, acting as lead agency, has determined the proposed Commercial Cannabis Business Licensing Program will require a PEIR in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The County has prepared a Draft PEIR and Notice of Availability in accordance with CEQA guidelines. 

The Draft PEIR is a detailed analysis of a proposed project’s potentially significant effect on the environment and the initial review document released as part of the EIR process. A Notice of Availability summarizes a proposed project, identifies potential environmental impacts, explains how to access the Draft PEIR, and provides the timeframe for submitting comments on the Draft PEIR. All comments received by the close of the public review period will be included in the Final Program Environmental Impact Report (Final PEIR), along with the County’s written responses. 

• View or download Draft PEIR
• View or download Appendix A. NOP-IS
• View or download Appendix B. Scoping Report
• View or download Appendix C. Development and Operational Assumptions
• View or download Appendix D. CalEEMod Detailed Reports
• View or download Appendix E. VMT Analysis
• View or download the Notice of Availability

Click the image below to view a map of where licensed commercial cannabis businesses could be allowed under the proposed project.

How to Submit Public Comments:

Agencies, organizations, and interested parties are invited to submit written comments with specific concerns about the potential environmental effects. The official 45-day public review period starts February 12, 2026 and ends March 30, 2026.

Submission Methods:

• Email: Email your feedback to CannabisEIR@dcba.lacounty.gov with the subject line “Public Comment”
• Mail: Send written comments to LA County Office of Cannabis Management, 320 W. Temple St. Room G-10, Los Angeles, CA 90012

When submitting written comments, please include your contact information and clearly identify the environmental topics you are commenting on.

Public Meeting

The County held a virtual public meeting to inform the public and interested parties about the proposed Project and solicit comments regarding the environmental issues addressed in the Draft PEIR on March 11, 2026.  

Note: A previous public scoping meeting was held in March 2025.