Marijuana Business License

The municipal license and special land use permit are applied for on a single application form. Please contact the Planning Department to apply.

Term: 2 Years (September 1 through August 31)
Fee: $0.00 (Fee is required for SLUP)

Applicant Marijuana License & SLUP Flowchart
Municipal Marijuana Establishment License Checklist - This checklist was created by the Municipal Clerk's Office to assist in tracking the status of your Municipal marijuana license and special land use permit.

Onsite Consumption Endorsement Application Form - Add endorsement to an existing retail license.

If you are planning on applying for an onsite endorsement with your license, please see AMC 16.65.

Special Land Use Permit for Marijuana (SLUP)

Applications will not be accepted until a deemed complete State of Alaska marijuana license application has been obtained.

Applicants must request final inspections for issuance of the license and special land use permit certificate.

Notice of Zoning Action for the SLUP must be filed with the State Recorder's Office must be completed before requesting inspections.
A certificate of occupancy (CO) or conditional certificate of occupancy (CCO) must be received before requesting inspections.
- Request final inspections from the Municipality HERE.
- Request final inspections by the State of Alaska by email at amco.enforcement@alaska.gov.

Application Form	Submit to Planning Department at 4700 Elmore Road 2026 Assembly Meeting Schedule & Cut-off Dates (updated 01/26/2026)
Property Owner Approval Letter	Must have original signature
Proof of Community Meeting	Title 21 Requirements for a Community Meeting Title 21 Requirements for Public Notice
Project Narrative	As required by AMC 21.03.105C.3.a.
Cultivation facilities must also provide:
Water usage/waste water discharge Odor control plan Certification of power capacity	Guidance from the Electric Utilities, including contact information Chugach Electric Association Letter
Manufacturing facilities must also provide:
Product and equipment list Certification from industrial hygienist or PE Water usage/waste water discharge	As required by AMC 21.03.105C.3.c. As required by AMC 21.05.055B.2.
Retail establishments must also provide:
Neighborhood responsibility plan	As required by AMC 21.05.055B.4.

Questions, Concerns or Complaints regarding marijuana, please visit:

Questions?

License:
907-343-4311
MuniLicenses@anchorageak.gov

SLUP:
907-343-7931