Nevada City, Calif. – Nevada County is inviting community members to an information session on Thursday, Aug. 27 in North San Juan to learn about the application review and permitting process for a potential cannabis dispensary in North San Juan. Anyone interested is encouraged to attend to learn more and have their questions answered.

A speaker addresses attendees at a Cannabis Evaluation Committee meeting in a wood-paneled room with a presentation slide on screen

In November 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved a competitive application review and permitting process for the unincorporated areas of Soda Springs and North San Juan. Later this year, interested applicants will be able to apply for a discretionary Use Permit to operate a dispensary in one of these two areas.

The community information session will focus on:

  • Cannabis dispensary application and permitting process.
  • The role of the Commercial Cannabis Dispensary Application Evaluation Committee.
  • How dispensary applicants will be reviewed and scored.
  • Next steps in the applicant selection process. Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026

Time: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Location: North San Juan Community Center, 29190 CA-49, North San Juan

For more information please visit: nevadacountyca.gov/cannabis.