Conditional Use Permit #23-0018, Variance #24-0001 & Initial Study #23-0030
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2024050090
Lead Agency
Imperial County
Document Title
Conditional Use Permit #23-0018, Variance #24-0001 & Initial Study #23-0030
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
9/25/2025
Document Description
The applicant proposes the development of a cannabis dispensary featuring both delivery services and an onsite consumption lounge through Conditional Use Permit #23-0018. The establishment will occupy the easternmost suite-scheduled for reconstruction-within a three-suite commercial building. The front portion of the suite will house the retail dispensary, including sales counters and customer service areas. while the rear section will be dedicated to a lounge space where patrons may consume cannabis products onsite in a safe and controlled environment. Additionally, the applicant has applied for Variance #24-0001 to permit the project to operate with a
maximum of 25 par1<ing spaces, including one handicapped-accessible space, as proposed. In addition, it would permit employees to park across the street on an adjacent, paved, and striped property (APN 056-284-020-000), which is also owned by the applicant.
Contact Information
Name
Michael Abraham
Agency Name
Imperial County Planning & Development
Job Title
ICPDS Assistant Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Name
WH Lounge, LLC
Agency Name
WH Lounge, LLC
Job Title
Applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Address
Phone
Location
Cities
winterhaven
Counties
Imperial
Regions
Countywide
Other Location Info
509 Railroad Avenue, Winterhaven, Imperial County, California
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
Imperial County Planning & Development
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Imperial
Final Environmental Document Available at
Imperial County Planning & Development Services Main Street, El Centro, CA 92243
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
No
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
No
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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