In a recent government meeting, the Planning Commission unanimously approved the revocation of use permit 1915 for Legendary Farms, citing high severity violations associated with unpermitted cannabis cultivation on the property. This decision marks a significant milestone as it is the first revocation project undertaken by the commission.

The commission's review revealed a gap in the notification process regarding the designation of responsible persons for violations. As a result, the department head announced a reversal of previous recommendations concerning the naming of individuals responsible for these violations. The new recommendations include identifying Roberto Estrada, Michael Wagner, Justin Smith, and Melissa Smith as responsible parties for the high severity violations.

The commission highlighted that the revocation of the permit is justified under Article 60 of the zoning code, which allows for revocation based on fraud, violation of permit terms, or detrimental conduct to public health and safety. Despite reversing the recommendations on naming responsible individuals, the department head emphasized that there remains sufficient grounds to proceed with the revocation of the major use permit.

The Legendary Farms parcel, approximately 41 acres, has been under scrutiny following a compliance monitoring visit in September 2022, where staff discovered an additional 3,300 cannabis plants cultivated without permits. The investigation also revealed unpermitted structures equipped with irrigation systems and grow lights, which are not compliant with agricultural building permits.

The commission's actions reflect a commitment to enforcing regulations in the cannabis industry and ensuring compliance with zoning laws, as they work to address the challenges posed by unpermitted cultivation activities.