Cannabis Cultivation @ 8451 Baldwin Street

The City of Oakland Planning and Building Department is processing a proposal for cannabis cultivation activity located at 8451 Baldwin Street, Oakland, California 94612. The project involves utilizing 5,000 square feet of an existing 14,850 square foot commercial facility for cultivation purposes. This activity is subject to the discretionary permission of the City Administrator under Chapter 5.B and 5.B1 of the Oakland Municipal Code. A Notice of Exemption was executed on June 22, 2026, declaring a statutory or categorical exemption under the California Fish and Game Code, citing the use of an existing facility and consistency with community plans. Administrative details include a filing fee of 850 dollars and a county clerk handling fee of 50 dollars. Key points of contact for the project include the applicant, Miaofan Chen, and Planner IV Eric Baptiste of the Bureau of Planning and Zoning.