Regulated Marijuana Licensing

On June 14, 2022, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2183, repealing Chapters 4.94 and 4.98 of the Golden Municipal Code, and replacing with a new Chapter 4.94 – Regulated Marijuana Licensing.

The newly adopted code allows the City of Golden to regulate up to four retail marijuana businesses within certain areas as identified on the Retail Marijuana Center Potential Locations map included on page 10 of the Ordinance, and included here as an image and a downloadable pdf.

City Council has allowed one license to be reserved for an existing medical marijuana licensee in Golden to apply for co-location, and one license to be reserved for an approved Social Equity Licensee application. In the event that a license becomes available, an application period will be assigned and posted on this page with process information. If more applications are received than available licenses, those applicants that receive Phase 1 approval will be entered into a random selection process.

REGULATED MARIJUANA  LICENSING APPLICATION INFORMATION AND FORMS

• Approved Areas for Retail Marijuana in Golden Map
  Properties must be located in an allowed location as identified on this map. You can utilize the City of Golden Interactive Map to assist in locating properties within the city limits and comparing them to the allowable areas for marijuana establishments as identified on this map.
• City of Golden Municipal Code – Regulated Marijuana Licensing
• Regulated Marijuana Fee Schedule
• Regulated Marijuana Business Application
  A completed application must be submitted, including all supporting documentation and fees. Below are additional forms to be submitted as a requirement of the application process.

• • Zoning Verification Letter for the proposed business location
    You will need to utilize the online permitting system and register for an account to apply.  Next, select the Planning tab, select Create an Application.  In the drop-down Planning Application field, choose Zoning Verification as the application type. The fee for this process is $100 to be paid through the permitting portal.
  • Consent of Property Owner
    This form acknowledges the property owner has provided consent to use the subject property for a licensed regulated marijuana establishment.
  • Owner Affirmation and Consent
    To be completed by ALL persons with interest in the business as stated in the application.
  • Sales and Use Tax License
    The application can be found at the bottom of this informational page and is not necessary to submit unless an applicant reaches the Phase 2 process.