City of Covina - Rilano

Rilano Inc. has been approved to operate a cannabis retail business at 216 E. Rowland Street in Covina, California, within a 3,443 square-foot commercial tenant space located in a 6,960 square-foot building. The project includes interior tenant improvements, exterior landscaping, underground utility installation, enhanced security systems, lighting, plumbing, and electrical upgrades, all required to comply with the City of Covina’s Mixed-Use Overlay District and C-3A zoning regulations. The operation is governed by a Conditional Use Permit and a 15-year Development Agreement, which mandate adherence to the Covina Municipal Code, including noise controls, odor management, employee background checks, and strict operational hours from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily, with deliveries required to end by 8:00 p.m. The business must obtain a state cannabis license and a local business license before opening and must commence operations within six months of permit issuance. The permit is valid for one year and must be renewed at least 60 days prior to expiration. Compliance is monitored through quarterly inspections in the first year and semi-annual inspections thereafter, conducted by city staff and the Covina Police Department, with a $822.50 fee per audit. Annual financial reporting, including gross sales verification, is required, and the operator must notify the city within 48 hours of any state license suspension or revocation. If employing ten or more staff, a labor and peace agreement is mandatory. The applicant must fully indemnify the city against all claims, liabilities, or legal actions arising from the project. Environmental compliance is ensured under CEQA Class 1 exemption for minor alterations, with additional requirements for asbestos surveys, SCAQMD notification, and submission of digital floor plans and site plans in PDF format. There is no stated contract value, and no federal acquisition regulation clauses, payment offices, accounting codes, or contracting officer roles are involved; the entire process is a municipal land use approval with administrative oversight through the City of Covina’s Community Development Department.