The Consumption Lounge Add-On Application is the City of Sacramento form that a storefront dispensary permit holder uses to ask the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) to add a cannabis social consumption lounge to its Cannabis Business Operating Permit. It covers two condition types, Type 1 (non-smoking consumption) and Type 2 (all consumption), and includes the property owner's consent and a food facilities form. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the city publishes the original form and sets the submission rules.
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What is Storefront Dispensary - Consumption Lounge Add-On Application – Sacramento, CA?
The Consumption Lounge Add-On – Application Form is the City of Sacramento document through which a storefront dispensary permit holder requests approval to add a cannabis social consumption lounge to its Cannabis Business Operating Permit (BOP). The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) must approve it before the lounge begins operations.
The six-page PDF has four parts:
- Application form (pages 2–3): the condition type, business and contact details, Conditional Use Permit (CUP) file numbers and a certification signed under penalty of perjury under California law.
- Owner's Statement of Consent – Cannabis Consumption Lounge (page 4): written consent of the property owner or landlord, which must be notarized.
- Food Facilities Form (pages 5–6): tells the County of Sacramento Environmental Management Department's Retail Food Protection Program whether the lounge will sell prepackaged food and beverages.
- Instructions (page 1): the list of ten supporting documents.
The two conditions are Type 1 (non-smoking consumption), which allows consumption other than by smoking or vaping, and Type 2 (all consumption), which includes smoking or vaping. The form is for permit holders only: storefront dispensary applicants are told to contact OCM for next steps. A "For Staff Use Only" block at the end of page 3 records receipt of the application and the fee and the staff approval.
Who needs to file Storefront Dispensary - Consumption Lounge Add-On Application – Sacramento, CA?
Storefront dispensary permit holders who want to add a cannabis social consumption lounge to their permit use this application. It is submitted by the business, and the person who signs the certification states that they are fully authorized to submit it on the business's behalf.
- Primary Application Contact and Permit Applicant: if the contact is not the applicant on the permit, fill out both sections on page 2.
- Property owners or landlords: if the applicant is not the owner of record of the site, the owner or landlord completes the Owner's Statement of Consent. A landlord who is not the owner must add supporting documentation, such as a Management Services Agreement between the landlord and the property owner.
- Applicants who will sell food: lounges that sell prepackaged food and beverages must comply with the County of Sacramento Environmental Management Department's Retail Food Protection Program and become a permitted food facility. The form says it is the applicant's responsibility to obtain the licenses and permits.
Do not use this form if you are a storefront dispensary applicant rather than a permit holder: the instructions tell you to contact the Office of Cannabis Management for next steps.
When to file Storefront Dispensary - Consumption Lounge Add-On Application – Sacramento, CA
Submit the application before the consumption lounge begins operations, because the Office of Cannabis Management must approve it first. A fee is assessed to the permit and must be paid before the application is reviewed, so arrange it when you send the form.
Several attachments must already exist when you apply: the City Planning Division's record of decision approving the consumption lounge modification, a Certificate of Occupancy specific to the lounge type, and a valid State storefront dispensary license. The form has no filing deadline of its own and no processing time. If you do not plan to sell prepackaged food and beverages now but decide to later, the Food Facilities Form instructions say a modification to the business operating permit must be submitted.
Documents you need
- Conditional Use Permit: a copy of the City of Sacramento Planning Division's record of decision approving the consumption lounge modification.
- Certificate of Occupancy: a copy specific to the consumption lounge type applied for.
- Property Owner's Statement of Consent: written consent of the owner or landlord naming the street address and parcel number, completed, signed and notarized (page 4). Required when the applicant is not the owner of record.
- Supporting documentation when the signatory is a landlord and not the owner, such as a Management Services Agreement between the landlord and the property owner.
- Floor Plan: a scaled plan of the storefront and the consumption lounge showing entrances, exits, walls and the operating and consumption areas, prepared by a licensed civil engineer or architect.
- Security and Lighting Plan: an updated, detailed security plan plus a lighting plan showing existing and proposed exterior and interior lights, prepared by a qualified professional (PPO #, ACO#).
- State License: a copy of a valid State storefront dispensary license issued by the Department of Cannabis Control.
- Consumption Lounge Operation Plan: a detailed plan for operating in accordance with Sacramento City Code (SCC), state law and other applicable regulations.
- Impaired Driving Prevention Plan: a detailed plan describing how the business ensures patrons leave the lounge and have access to safe transportation.
- Ventilation Plan (Type 2 only): a plan for the HVAC/ventilation system that complies with the California Mechanical Code and Title 5, section 5.150.1390.
- Food Facilities Form (pages 5–6): list the prepackaged food and beverages to be sold, or attest that none will be sold.
How to fill out Storefront Dispensary - Consumption Lounge Add-On Application – Sacramento, CA
Select the consumption condition type
On page 2, mark Type 1 Condition (non-smoking consumption) or Type 2 Condition (all consumption). Type 2 includes smoking or vaping and requires the Ventilation Plan.
Enter the business details
Fill in Legal Business Name, DBA, Business Operating Permit (BOP) Number, Business Type, Business Premises Address and Mailing Address.
Identify the contacts
Under Primary Application Contact, enter name, title, phone number and email. If that person is not the applicant on the permit, also complete the Permit Applicant section.
List your CUP file numbers
On page 3, enter each CUP file number tied to this application, including modifications. Mark whether the Record of Decision (ROD) was received and, if yes, the date; add pages if needed.
Complete the certification
Enter your name and title, then sign and date. The certification states, under penalty of perjury under California law, that you are authorized to submit the form and that the information is true and correct.
Leave the staff block blank
The "For Staff Use Only" section, with the dates the application and fee were received and the staff approval, is completed by the city.
Get the owner's consent completed
If you do not own the site, the owner or landlord fills out page 4: applicant name, phone and mailing address, property address, Assessor's Parcel Number, owner name, address, phone and email, then signs, dates and has it notarized.
Complete the Food Facilities Form
On page 5, mark the condition type and list each prepackaged food or beverage with its storage area, including perishable items. On page 6, initial the statement that applies, then add name, title, phone, email, signature and date.
Gather the supporting documents
Collect the ten items on the instructions page, including the Conditional Use Permit record of decision, Certificate of Occupancy, floor plan, security and lighting plan and State license.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check names, the BOP number, CUP numbers and signatures. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and submit it as described under How to submit.
How to submit Storefront Dispensary - Consumption Lounge Add-On Application – Sacramento, CA
The form is submitted by email to the Office of Cannabis Management at [email protected]. The form names no other channel.
- Email: send the fully completed application with the required supporting documentation. Complete every applicable section.
- Owner's Statement of Consent: when the applicant is not the owner of record, the notarized statement is emailed together with the permit application to the same address.
- Fee: a fee is assessed to the permit and must be paid before the application is reviewed. The form does not state the amount or the payment method; the city's Business Operating Permit Fees document is linked from its Cannabis Forms and Information page.
- After approval: keep an approved copy of the form, which must be made available if City officials request it.
The detailed documentation descriptions are in the city's New Application Checklist Storefront Dispensary – Consumption Lounge. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the city's channel above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Beginning lounge operations before the Office of Cannabis Management has approved the application.
- Sending the Owner's Statement of Consent without notarization, or unsigned, when the applicant is not the owner of record.
- Having a landlord who is not the property owner sign without attaching supporting documentation such as a Management Services Agreement.
- Submitting a floor plan that is not scaled or was not prepared by a licensed civil engineer or architect.
- Omitting the Ventilation Plan for a Type 2 condition; it is required for Type 2 only.
- Skipping the Food Facilities Form because no food will be sold; the form must still be completed to attest that none will be sold.
- Leaving both initial lines blank in the Food Facilities certification instead of initialing the applicable section.
- Filling in the "For Staff Use Only" block with receipt dates, fee dates or approval signature.
- Submitting this form as a new storefront dispensary applicant instead of contacting the Office of Cannabis Management for next steps.
- Sending the application before the review fee is paid; the fee must be paid before the application is reviewed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Consumption Lounge Add-On Application in Sacramento?
It is the City of Sacramento form a storefront dispensary permit holder uses to request adding a cannabis social consumption lounge to its Cannabis Business Operating Permit. The Office of Cannabis Management must approve it before the lounge begins operations.
Is this the same as a Sacramento business license?
No. This form is an add-on to an existing Cannabis Business Operating Permit held by a storefront dispensary. It does not register a new business; storefront dispensary applicants are told to contact the Office of Cannabis Management for next steps.
What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2?
Type 1 (non-smoking consumption) allows consuming cannabis other than by smoking or vaping in the lounge. Type 2 (all consumption) also allows smoking or vaping. Type 2 applicants must also submit a Ventilation Plan that meets the California Mechanical Code and Title 5, section 5.150.1390.
Where do I send the consumption lounge application?
Email it with the required supporting documentation to [email protected]. The form names no other channel. If a property owner's Statement of Consent is needed, the notarized copy is emailed with the application.
What documents do I need to attach?
The instructions list ten: the Conditional Use Permit record of decision, Certificate of Occupancy, owner's notarized consent, floor plan, security and lighting plan, State license, operation plan, impaired driving prevention plan, a Ventilation Plan for Type 2 only, and the Food Facilities Form.
Is there a fee to add a consumption lounge?
Yes. A fee is assessed to the permit and must be paid before the application is reviewed. The form does not give the amount; the city's Business Operating Permit Fees document on its cannabis forms page lists fees.
Does the property owner have to sign anything?
If you are not the owner of record, yes. The owner or landlord completes and signs the Owner's Statement of Consent on page 4, and it must be notarized. A landlord who is not the owner must add supporting documentation, such as a Management Services Agreement.
Do I fill out the Food Facilities Form if I won't sell food?
Yes. Complete it and initial the statement that you do not intend to sell prepackaged food and beverages. If you decide to sell later, a modification to the business operating permit must be submitted.
Can I fill out this application online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not submit it to the city; you email it to the Office of Cannabis Management yourself.
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