PLNE61506 - Adult Use Cannabis Distribution

The City of Long Beach Community Development Department is overseeing the establishment of an adult use cannabis distribution business, identified by license MJ22610387, operated by Empreen Group, Inc. The project is located at 2147 Gaylord Street in Long Beach, California, within a 6,720-square-foot single-story industrial building situated in an Industrial General zoning district. As of May 2026, the distribution use was established, and the project is currently exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Section 15301, Class 1, because no interior or exterior modifications to the existing facility are proposed. To maintain compliance, the project must secure all necessary city-approved permits, including building, health, and business licenses. Operations are governed by Long Beach Municipal Code Title 5 regarding the regulation of businesses, trades, and professions, and must adhere to general code requirements for noise, discharges, and material handling. The project is managed by Manraj Bhatia of the City of Long Beach and Rachel Xin of Empreen Group, with the official exemption notice issued on July 13, 2026, under solicitation number CE26-067.