Environmental Review Process: Initial Study and 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 an Initial Study and a Notice of Preparation (NOP) in accordance with CEQA guidelines.

The Initial Study is a preliminary analysis conducted to determine whether a proposed project has the potential to  cause significant environmental impacts before developing a detailed impact assessment. A Notice of Preparation (NOP) informs the public that a PEIR will be prepared and is a first step in the process.  It also invites input from public agencies, organizations and individuals  to inform the scope and content of the PEIR to ensure all relevant environmental concerns of the proposed project and reasonable alternatives and mitigations measures are addressed.

View or download the Initial Study here.

View or download the Notice of Preparation here.

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

How to Submit Public Comments:

Community members are invited to submit written comments with specific concerns about the potential environmental effects. A 30-day review period starts on March 5, 2025 and ends on April 4, 2025.

Submission Methods:

• Online Form: Submit your comments via our online public comment form
• 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

Public Scoping Meeting

On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, the Office of Cannabis Management hosted an online public Scoping Meeting to provide an overview of the proposed program, CEQA, and to gather verbal comments and suggestions on the scope and content of the PEIR.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH A REPLAY OF THE MEETING