Exercise of a Cannabis Business Permit.
Riverside Municipal Code § 5.77.140
in effect5.77.140 - Exercise of a Cannabis Business Permit.
A. A Cannabis Business Permit shall be exercised within 12 months of the final selection process, as defined by the procedure guideline and review criteria. A Cannabis Business Permit shall be considered exercised shall be when all of the following occur:
1. A certificate of occupancy has been issued,
2. The permitted use(s) has commenced on the site, and
3. A city building permit or grading permit is secured, and construction lawfully commenced.
B. Failure to exercise a cannabis business permit within the timeframe established in Section 5.77.140 (A) shall result in denial of the application.
C. The City Manager, in his/her sole discretion, may extend the timeframe established in Section 5.77.140 (A) for up to a maximum of six months, if he/she determines that the applicant has made a good faith effort to exercise the cannabis business permit within the defined timeframe.
(Ord. 7730, § 2, 2025; Ord. 7628 § 1(Exh. A), 2023)
Source: City of Riverside, California, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/riverside/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_TIT5BU_CH5.77CABUAC_5.77.140EXCABUPEFetched: 11/1/2026