Cannabis Cultivation Site Plan

Sonoma County Cannabis Cultivation Site Plan Requirements

The first step in legal cultivation of cannabis in Sonoma County is getting your permits. In order to get these permits you will have to be dealing with the County of Sonoma. Here at BC Engineering Group, we are committed to making that process as smooth as possible. We know all the requirements and are very familiar with the permitting process. 

Cannabis cultivation sites include locations where cannabis is planted, grown, harvested, dried, cured, graded, or trimmed. Those interested in operating a cannabis cultivation site will require a site plan.

Sonoma County Site Plan Requirements:

Both a 24 in. x 36 in. or 11 in. x 17 in. site plan and one reduced site plan (8 ½ in. x 11 in) is required by the County of Sonoma. The reduced site plan must clearly depict the information shown on the full-sized site plan. Preparation of the site plan by a professional draftsperson, architect, or engineer is strongly recommended. If the existing site is to be greatly modified by the proposed project (removal of existing buildings, vegetation, etc.), both an Existing Site Plan and a Proposed Site Plan are required. 

All Site plans shall meet the Minimum Standard Site Plan Requirements and include the following:Cultivation area(s), which shall contain all plants, both mature and immature.

• Propagation area(s).
• Storage area/structure for pesticides and other agricultural chemicals, as well as fuels.
• Areas where composting of green waste will occur, if applicable.
• Holding area for Cannabis scheduled for destruction.
• Area(s) and structures where Cannabis will be processed, if applicable.
•  Area(s) for non-compostable refuse.
• Area(s) where harvested Cannabis will be stored.



Planning your Cannabis Cultivation Project

The BC Engineering Group staff has developed numerous site plans and can walk you through every step of the permitting process. As a leading civil engineering design firm, feel free to reach out to us with any questions you may have regarding cannabis cultivation. Take advantage of our experience and contact us today for your cannabis and agricultural land development needs, we are here to help.
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