Four cannabis dispensary businesses: Ashe Chico LLC, Authentic Chico LLC, Grupo Flor and Velvet Chico were present that evening to appeal denials of their applications to open storefronts.
First to make their appeal was Ashe Chico, represented for by their attorney Tin Westen.
Staff told the council that applicants cannot rely on bringing a location to staff for approval before submitting an application.
Authentic’s applicant, Susan Hern, said the music school has been designated BU, an educational occupancy status for students above the 12th grade.