City of Covina - ZEN GARDEN

The City of Covina has approved the establishment of Zen Garden, a cannabis retail business located at 125 S Citrus Avenue, Covina, CA. The project involves interior improvements and upgrades to a 3,956 square-foot commercial tenant space, with no structural additions proposed. This approval is governed by Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 25-004 and Site Plan Review (SPR) 25-039, as authorized by Resolution CC 2025-88. The project must comply with the 2022 California Building Code and Standards, as well as federal and state accessibility requirements, including a mandatory independent CASp review and an asbestos containing materials survey per SCAQMD Rule 1403. Operational requirements specify that on-site retail and delivery services may operate from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Sunday, with a delivery order cut-off at 8 p.m. The business is subject to a site inspection audit by city staff and the Covina Police Department prior to opening to receive an Operational Certification. Key legal obligations include the payment of a Community Benefit Fee, the maintenance of city-approved insurance, and a comprehensive indemnification agreement where the applicant defends the city at its own expense. Additionally, the applicant must adhere to strict construction hour restrictions near residential zones and notify the city within 48 hours of any state license suspension.