City of Covina - ZEN GARDEN

The City of Covina has approved ZEN GARDEN for a cannabis retail business at 125 S Citrus Ave, Covina, CA 91723, within a 3,956 square-foot commercial tenant space in an existing 11,865 square-foot building. This approval is governed by Conditional Use Permit CUP 25-004 and Site Plan Review SPR 25-039, contingent upon full compliance with the Covina Municipal Code, including Chapters 9.40, 17.62, 17.64, 17.84, and 5.80, as well as alignment with the Town Center Specific Plan and local design guidelines. Operations are restricted to retail sales and deliveries between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., with delivery order cutoff at 8 p.m., and require adherence to state-mandated inventory tracking, age verification protocols, and signage standards such as “You must be 21+” displays. The business must execute a mandatory Development Agreement prior to opening, which includes community benefit obligations, job and wage creation requirements, and full indemnification of the city against legal claims. Security systems, noise and odor control, site cleanliness, and operational protocols must be submitted and approved as part of a Site Operations and Management Plan. Inspections and audits are conducted by the City of Covina, including the Planning Department, Code Enforcement, and Covina Police Department, with quarterly inspections during the first year and semi-annual inspections thereafter. Acceptance of the permit is contingent upon a successful operational certification audit and correction of any deficiencies. The permit must be exercised within six months of issuance and expires 12 months after issuance unless renewed, with renewal applications due at least 60 days prior to expiration. Financial obligations include a $75 county documentary fee and an $822.50 audit fee, along with annual sworn financial reporting and recordkeeping for ownership, staff, and agent information. If the business employs 10 or more people, a labor and peace agreement must be submitted within 30 days of permit issuance. The project qualifies for a CEQA Class 1 categorical exemption, and all work must comply with the 2022 California Building Code, OSHA, SCAQMD, and CASp accessibility standards. No federal acquisition regulations, contracting officer appointments, invoicing systems, packaging requirements, or payment office details are part of this