City of Covina - STIIZY

The City of Covina has approved Conditional Use Permit 25-001 and Site Plan Review 25-026 for STIIZY to operate a cannabis retail microbusiness at 754 E Arrow Hwy. The project involves a 4,600 square-foot commercial tenant space with interior improvements located within the Planned Community Development/Light Manufacturing zone. The permit is non-transferable and must be exercised within six months of issuance, with an expiration date 12 months after issuance. Operations for both on-site retail sales and deliveries are permitted from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Sunday, with a delivery order cut-off at 8 p.m. Compliance requirements include adherence to the 2022 California Building Code and Standards, federal and state accessibility requirements via an independent CASp review, and an asbestos containing materials survey for demolition. The applicant must provide a state license and a city business license before starting operations and is subject to annual financial audits by an independent CPA and criminal background checks for all owners, operators, and employees. Security measures must be operational at all times, and any private security firm used must hold a Covina Private Patrol Operator Permit. Financial obligations include a site inspection audit fee of 822.50 dollars for the initial audit, four audits in the first year, and two audits annually thereafter. The applicant must also indemnify the city against all claims and liabilities, including those related to CEQA, and reimburse the city for legal fees resulting from challenges to the permit. Final acceptance is contingent upon a successful site inspection audit by city staff and the Covina Police Department to ensure compliance with the CUP application and city design guidelines.