For the purposes of Section 10A.17.100 and the sensitive species habitat review, applicants who believe that they have or intend to undertake a contiguous expansion that is 100 percent within 200 feet of their original cultivation site may submit an affidavit to the Cannabis Division, to qualify for an exemption to the sensitive species habitat review solely for the purpose of expansion. In the affidavit, which is signed under penalty of perjury, the applicant states that all expansion of the applicant’s original cultivation site fits the definition of “contiguous expansion,” and shall include a description of the expansion area and an aerial photograph showing both the original (prior to January 1, 2016) and the expanded areas. Applicants, and license holders, who choose to submit the contiguous expansion affidavit will be reviewed for potential impacts to sensitive species habitat and referred to CDFW if potential impacts are identified by qualified County staff.
Should the County later determine that the applicant provided false or misleading information in signing the affidavit, the applicant’s license application shall be denied, or an issued license shall be terminated.
Internal Procedure 03 - Sensitive Species Habitat Review