On October 22, 2024 the City Council adopted an ordinance establishing Vista Municipal Code 5.97, Commercial Cannabis Cultivation, to allow for up to three commercial cannabis cultivation licenses (with at least one being an equity business).  Cultivation will only be allowed indoors (in a fully enclosed building) in the RLI (Research Light Industrial) zone of the Vista Business Park Specific Plan.

The initial application process will be open from March 3, 2025 through March 13, 2025.  Please see the Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Application Process document for details.

Resources and Forms

Vista Municipal Code 5.97 Commercial Cannabis Cultivation

Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Application Process

Commercial Cannabis Cultivation PRE Application Packet

Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Application Packet

Planning Application (Special Use Permit)