City of Covina - STIIZY

The City of Covina has approved STIIZY Covina, Inc. to operate a cannabis retail micro-business at 754 E. Arrow Hwy, Covina, CA 91722, within a 4,600 square-foot commercial space requiring interior tenant improvements. This approval is formalized through a Development Agreement and Conditional Use Permit issued under Ordinance 25-06, adopted on August 5, 2025, and effective by September 4, 2025. The operation is subject to strict compliance with the Covina Municipal Code, including zoning in a Planned Community Development/Light Manufacturing district, adherence to the City’s Design Guidelines, and mandatory setbacks of at least 600 feet from schools, parks, and other sensitive uses. The business must operate within defined hours—9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday—with no sales accepted after 8:00 p.m., and must implement security measures including a reception lobby to verify customer age, a City-approved security plan, and adequate lighting and surveillance. The Conditional Use Permit is non-transferable, and the business permit will expire 12 months after issuance if not activated, with renewal required at least 60 days prior to expiration. Operational requirements include full compliance with California’s MAUCRSA, OSHA, SCAQMD, and hazardous waste regulations, alongside the installation of underground utilities, irrigation systems, and site improvements consistent with the 2022 California Building Code. Financial obligations include indemnifying the City against all claims, including CEQA-related litigation, maintaining insurance acceptable to the City Council, submitting annual CPA-audited financial statements, and reimbursing the City for legal expenses incurred due to challenges to the permit. The applicant must also execute a Business Peace Agreement as required by California Business & Professions Code § 26001(aa) and, if employing 10 or more staff, provide a copy of a labor and peace agreement. Environmental compliance is confirmed via a Class 1 categorical exemption under CEQA, with no significant environmental impact anticipated. All improvements are subject to inspection and final acceptance at the project site by the City’s Planning, Building, and Engineering Divisions, with audits conducted quarterly and semi-annually to ensure ongoing compliance with all conditions. There is no contract value specified, as this is a land-use and regulatory approval rather than a procurement contract, and no federal acquisition regulations or