PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Plainfield City Council voted unanimously to approve a pair of resolutions authorizing the split of a previously approved cannabis manufacturing and cultivation facility that the City of Plainfield says will bring it additional revenue. This move marks another step forward for the city’s thriving cannabis cultivator community and its ongoing investment in the cannabis industry.
“This was originally approved for cannabis cultivation and manufacturing all for one particular vendor, for 132,000 square feet,” said Director of Economic Development Zenobia Fields, referring to the West Front Street facility, which opened in late 2024. You can read both ordinances here (R 387-25, R 388-25).
This subdivision will be a Class 2 standard cannabis manufacturing facility, which is already permitted in the space. Class 2 facilities are able to produce the finished cannabis product edibles, oils, topical products, etc. compared to a Class 1 that can only grow cannabis. A cannabis cultivator operating under these classifications plays a key role in ensuring both cultivation and production run efficiently within state guidelines.
“That vendor is looking to subdivide off a little over 41,000 square feet to continue cultivation and manufacturing,” said Fields. "It will not take up any additional space. It will be an existing approved 132,000 square feet, but it does mean an additional 1.1 million a year in revenue to the city based on our 2% ordinance.”
Fields is referring to the 2% cut that the City of Plainfield receives from cannabis-related revenue. The director reported that the current facility contributes around $1.5 million annually to the city in the time since it opened a bit over a year ago. She expects this subdivision to bring in $1.1 million more in revenue. This shows how the success of a cannabis cultivator can translate into substantial local economic growth and community investment.
Legal cannabis sales reached $1 billion in 2024, with significant growth already happening in 2025 so far. With the market’s continued expansion, the role of the cannabis cultivator becomes even more critical. Facilities like Plainfield’s are helping shape the state’s cannabis economy by creating jobs, generating tax revenue, and ensuring a steady supply of high-quality products for manufacturers and consumers alike.
TAPinto Plainfield apologizes for the lateness of its in-depth coverage of the October 14 City Council meeting. These articles, breaking down the most newsworthy resolutions and ordinances, are typically released within a week of the meeting.
We have also updated our council voting guide, published within hours of the meeting, to show that resolution R 385-25 was pulled.
The Plainfield City Council’s decision underscores the importance of supporting local cannabis cultivator operations as they continue to drive economic success and strengthen the city’s position in New Jersey’s growing cannabis industry.