As Cannabis Industry Evolves, Port Hueneme, CA Cuts Down On Cannabis Businesses
Their cannabis-related revenue dropped from $3 million in 2022 to $1 million in 2025
The city of Port Hueneme will no longer accept new applications for retail cannabis dispensaries – at least for the foreseeable future.The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Feb. 17 that will reduce the maximum number of cannabis retail dispensaries, delivery-only businesses and manufacturing and distribution businesses allowed in the city.
The new cap, which staff said is designed to aid existing operators by combating a saturated local market, will take effect March 20. Staff said the limits will also increase opportunities and retail space for other types of businesses.
“It seems counterintuitive, but it’s sort of addition by subtraction for economic development purposes,’ City Manager James Vega said during the Feb. 2 discussion on the item.
Port Hueneme was the first city in the county to embrace recreational cannabis businesses after its state legalization in 2018. Staff said they wanted to generate revenue from development contracts with businesses.
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