Pot Farming In Carmel Valley?

Friday, February 19, 2016 / 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

What do you think about pot farming in Carmel Valley?

On Tuesday, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting to consider the issue of marijuana cultivation. The Board is planning for another special meeting, on February 26th, to consider extending and perhaps amending the County’s interim ordinance. That ordinance currently prohibits cultivation. If you have an interest in this topic, mark your calendar for February 26th.

Friends in the Big Sur area have told me that there is, in fact, at least some interest in permitting marijuana cultivation in both Carmel Valley and Big Sur. In an email, a copy of which I obtained, cultivation proponents complained that “the only interests being [representing - sic] represented are deep pockets from Salinas Valley. These folks’ interests mainly reflect large scale green house cultivation and because of this, the framework that is being constructed for legislation is reflecting their interests.” The email went on to say that its purpose was to “gather support from ... those who are interested in shaping the future of Outdoor Cannabis Farming” in Carmel Valley and Big Sur.

Proponents are currently putting together a group to provide local representation for those who live in Big Sur and Carmel Valley, and who want outdoor cultivation. An attorney has been engaged to help in the effort. There is more information at kusp.org/landuse.

More Information:

Land Use Links

Gary Patton’s Two Worlds Blog

Monterey County Board Agenda Website

Persons interested in being part of a group to support outdoor marijuana cultivation in Carmel Valley and/or Big Sur should contact [email protected] or [email protected].