Cannabis Indoor Cultivation at 4636 E 12th Street

The City of Oakland Planning and Building Department is overseeing a project for indoor cannabis cultivation located at 4636 E 12th Street, Oakland, California 94601. The scope of the project involves the utilization of 8,000 square feet for cultivation activities within an existing 12,000 square foot commercial facility. This activity is permitted under the discretion of the City Administrator in accordance with Chapters 5.B and 5.B1 of the Oakland Municipal Code. The project is classified as exempt from environmental review under Categorical Exemption Section 15301, as it utilizes an existing commercial facility. Administrative filings were completed in April 2026, with the Notice of Exemption signed by Erica Baptiste and filed with Alameda County. Primary points of contact include applicant Degi Simmons and Planner IV Erica Baptiste. While specific contract values for the cultivation operation are not provided, administrative filing fees for the county clerk and state have been documented.