City of Covina - Rilano

Rilano Inc has been approved by the City of Covina to establish a cannabis retail business at 216 E Rowland Street, featuring a 3,443 square-foot commercial tenant space with associated interior improvements. This project is governed by Conditional Use Permit 25-003 and Site Plan Review 25-032, qualifying for a categorical exemption under CEQA Section 15332. The business must be exercised within six months of permit issuance, and the permit itself expires 12 months after issuance, with renewal applications required 60 days prior to expiration. Operations are approved from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Sunday, with a delivery order cutoff at 8 p.m. to ensure all activities conclude by 9 p.m. Compliance requires adherence to the 2022 California Building Code, federal and state accessibility standards, and an independent CASp review. The applicant must execute a Development Agreement before starting operations and maintain insurance and indemnification agreements to protect the city from liabilities and legal costs. Personnel requirements include mandatory criminal background checks for all employees. The city will conduct a pre-opening site inspection audit, followed by quarterly audits during the first year and semi-annual audits thereafter, each costing 822.50 dollars. Additionally, any business employing 10 or more people must provide a labor and peace agreement to the city within 30 days of the permit issuance.