Royal Oaks Cannabis Retail License: State Approves Use of Existing San Juan Road Building

ROYAL OAKS, Monterey County — October 29, 2026. A state licensing notice documents a business-use change at 19 San Juan Road in Royal Oaks. On June 26, 2026, California’s Department of Cannabis Control posted an environmental exemption for a retailer license issued to NOROKO INC. The application was submitted March 20.

What space was licensed?

The state describes a proposed 3,345-square-foot retail facility inside an existing building measuring approximately 5,353 square feet. The building previously housed a different cannabis retail business, according to the agency’s environmental notice. Utilities identified in the filing include the Pajaro Sunny Mesa Community Services District for water and PG&E for electricity.

Does this mean a new building will be constructed?

No such construction is described in the state notice. The California Environmental Quality Act determination cites the Class 1 existing-facilities exemption, which typically applies to existing structures where no substantial expansion of use is involved. This state licensing and environmental determination is distinct from local business rules, building inspections and other operating requirements.

Is the store open today?

The filing confirms a licensing decision but does not establish current opening hours, sales activity, staffing or the availability of any specific product. Anyone seeking to confirm whether a business is licensed should use the Department of Cannabis Control’s official license lookup rather than rely on an older permit description.

Why report this locally?

Commercial land-use changes can raise legitimate questions about existing buildings, zoning, public services and regulatory responsibility. This is a factual account of a state agency record, not an advertisement, shopping recommendation or endorsement of the business.

Primary source: California State Clearinghouse SCH 2026061212, NOROKO INC Retailer License, June 26, 2026. For current licensing status, consult the California Department of Cannabis Control.

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