Cannabis Business
Storefront Retailers
In 2020, the City of Redwood City adopted changes to the Zoning Code and the Municipal Code to allow for storefront (retail) cannabis sales. The history of the evolution of the program can be found here. Please see the quick links below for references to the codes, City Manager regulations, and renewal information.
Six retailers were approved to operate a storefront (retail) cannabis facility in Redwood City after a lengthy analysis of the applications. The history of the selection process and who was selected can be found here.
Delivery Retailers
Redwood City’s permitted Storefront Retailers are permitted to make deliveries. There are no delivery-only retailers located in Redwood City.
If you operate a Cannabis Business located in another jurisdiction (Pacifica, Oakland, SF, etc.) and are making any deliveries in Redwood City, you are required to register your business with the Redwood City Police Department and Revenue Services and remit the Cannabis Business Tax monthly.
Process
To apply, please fill out the Registration Form and send it to:
Redwood City Police Department
c/o Admin Lieutenant
1301 Maple Street
Redwood City, CA 94063
Please apply for a Business License with Redwood City. Delivery Services are required to remit the Cannabis Business Tax on all deliveries made to Redwood City by check on a monthly basis. Please contact Claire Hong at chong@redwoodcity.org with any questions about the Business License or Cannabis Business Tax.
Make a Complaint
The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) partners with cities, counties, law enforcement and other state agencies to uphold California’s commercial cannabis laws and regulations. DCC’s Compliance and Enforcement Divisions work with law enforcement and other state agencies to enforce the law.
If you witness a cannabis retailer in Redwood City selling non-cannabis illicit drugs, or mishandling the sale of cannabis, please file a complaint directly with the Redwood City Police Department either online or by calling the non-emergency line, 650-780-7118.
If you witness a smoke shop or other retailer in Redwood City selling cannabis or non-cannabis illicit drugs, please file a complaint 1) directly with the Department of Cannabis Control AND 2) with the Redwood City Police Department either online or by calling the non-emergency line, 650-780-7118.
If you see or have received illegal advertising or have other questions about any of our retailers, please contact Economic Development Manager Amanda Anthony, aanthony@redwoodcity.org or 650-780-7204.
Appeal Process
Pursuant to Redwood City Municipal Code Section 32.164, a person whose cannabis business permit has been denied, suspended or revoked has the right to appeal the decision. Appeals must be in writing, on the Appeal Form, and submitted to the City Clerk within ten (10) City working days from the date of the decision being appealed, along with the accompanying appeal fee. The Cannabis Administrative Hearing Instructions and Procedures for Cannabis Business Permit Appeals includes additional requirements and details regarding the cannabis business permit appeal process.
Quick Links
- Cannabis Ordinance
- Zoning Code – Cannabis Commercial Activity
- City Manager Rules, Regulations and Process
- Cannabis Permit Renewal Application (only for Storefront Retail)
- Cannabis Business Permit Appeal Form
- Cannabis Business Permit Administrative Hearing Instructions
- Cannabis Delivery Services Registration Form
- Department of Cannabis Control Complaint Form
- Redwood City Police Department Complaint Form
- Redwood City Business Licensing
- Redwood City Cannabis Business Tax
- Redwood City Master Fee Schedule
- Background Check Online Portal
Contact
Amanda Anthony
Economic Development Manager
650-780-7204