State Cannabis License Type | Max Canopy Area5 | State License Type14 and Agency | Agric Zones (AN, A-X, A-I, A-C)13 | Res Zones (RR-5, RR-2, R-L, RM, R-H)13 | Comm Zones (C-L, DMX)13 | Comm Zones (C-G, C-H) 13 | Indus Zones (I-L, I-H)13 |
Special Use Regulations |
State Cannabis License Type | Max Canopy Area5 | State License Type14 and Agency | Agric Zones (AN, A-X, A-I, A-C)13 | Res Zones (RR-5, RR-2, R-L, RM, R-H)13 | Comm Zones (C-L, DMX)13 | Comm Zones (C-G, C-H) 13 | Indus Zones (I-L, I-H)13 |
Special Use Regulations |
Personal | ||||||||
Personal – Outdoor | < 6 plants per DU | Exempt | A1 | A1 | A1 | A1 | A1 | Title 8, Chapter 2, Article 14 |
Personal – Indoor | < 6 plants per DU | Exempt | A1 | A1 | A1 | A1 | A1 | |
Cultivation3, Nurseries, and Processing | ||||||||
Specialty Cottage – Outdoor9 |
< 25 mature plants | 1C, DCC | UP(M)17 |
N | N | N | N | Title 8, Chapter 2, Article 14 |
Specialty Cottage – Indoor | < 500 sf | 1C, DCC | UP(M) | N | N | UP(M) | UP(M) | |
Specialty Cottage – Mixed Light4 | < 2,500 sf | 1C, DCC | UP(M) | N | N | UP(M) | UP(M) | |
Specialty – Outdoor9 | < 5,000 sf or < 50 mature plants | 1, DCC | UP(M)17 | N | N | N | N | |
Specialty – Indoor | 501 to 5,000 sf | 1A, DCC | UP(M) | N | N | UP(M) | UP(M) | |
Specialty – Mixed Light4 |
2,501 to 5,000 sf | 1B, DCC | UP(M) | N | N | UP(M) | UP(M) | |
Small – Outdoor9 |
5,001 to 10,000 sf | 2, DCC | UP(M)17 | N | N | N | N | |
Small – Indoor | 5,001 to 10,000 sf | 2A, DCC | UP(M) | N | N | UP(M) | UP(M) | |
Small – Mixed Light4 | 5,001 to 10,000 sf | 2B, DCC | UP(M) | N | N | UP(M) | UP(M) | |
Medium – Outdoor9 | 10,001 to 43,560 sf | 38, DCC | UP(M)17 | N | N | N | N | |
Medium – Indoor | 10,001 to 22,000 sf | 3A8, DCC | UP(M) | N | N | UP(M) | UP(M) | |
Medium – Mixed Light4 |
10,001 to 22,000 | 3B8, DCC | UP(M) | N | N | UP(M) | UP(M) | |
Large2 – Outdoor9 | >43,561 sf16 |
5, DCC | N | N | N | N | N | |
Large2 – Indoor | >22,001 sf16 | 5A, DCC | N | N | N | N | N | |
Large2 – Mixed Light4 | >22,001 sf16 | 5B, DCC | N | N | N | N | N | |
Nursery – Outdoor, Indoor or Mixed Light | Unlimited | 47, DCC | UP(M)17 | N | N | N | UP(M) | Title 8, Chapter 2, Article 14 |
Processing Only6 | N/A | Not Assigned, DCC | UP(M) | N | N | UP(M) | UP(M) | |
Manufacturing, Testing, and Distribution12 | ||||||||
Manufacturing – Nonvolatile | N/A | 6, DCC | UP(M) | N | N | N | UP(M) | Title 8, Chapter 2, Article 14 |
Manufacturing -- Volatile | N/A | 7, DCC | UP(M) | N | N | N | UP(M) | |
Manufacturing -- Infusion | N/A | 6N, DCC | UP(M) | N | N | N | UP(M) | |
Manufacturing – Packaging and Labeling | N/A | 6P, DCC | UP(M) | N | N | UP(M) | UP(M) | |
Testing/Laborator y | N/A | 8, DCC | UP(M) | N | N | N | UP(M) | |
Distribution | N/A | 11(M)10, DCC | UP(M) | N | N | UP(M) | UP(M) | |
Distribution – Transport Only | N/A | 12(M)10, DCC | UP(M) | N | N | UP(M) | UP(M) | |
Retail | ||||||||
Retail – Storefront | N/A | 10(M)10 and 10A(M), DCC | N | N | UP(M) | UP(M) | UP(M) | Title 8, Chapter 2, Article 14 |
Retail – Non-Storefront | N/A | 9(M)10, DCC | UP(M) | N | N | UP(M) | UP(M) | |
Special Cannabis Event15 |
N/A | 14(M)10, DCC | N | N | N | N | N | |
Microbusiness | ||||||||
Microbusiness | <10,000 sf | 12(M)10, DCC | UP(M) | N | N | UP(M) | UP(M) | Title 8, Chapter 2, Article 14 |
Acronyms:
A = Allowed Use (applicable building permits and other approvals required)
DCC = Department of Cannabis Control
DU = dwelling unit
N = Not Allowed
sf = square feet
UP(M) = Major Use Permit
43,560 sf = one acre
Notes:
1. In, or on the lot containing, a legal residential unit, with landlord’s permission pursuant to Section 8-2.1406(F), Personal Use Exemption, of this article. Each person cultivating personal cannabis shall maintain his/her principal place of residence in a dwelling on the parcel on which the cultivation occurs.
2. DCC will not issue prior to January 1, 2023.
3. Cultivation includes processing associated with crops grown onsite. See Section 8-2.1408(HH), Processing, of this article.
4. Includes greenhouses.
5. Limited to two-acre cultivation limit (indoor or outdoor) per County cannabis license.
6. Trimming, drying, curing, grading, or packaging of cannabis and non-manufactured cannabis products associated with crops grown off-site. This use may only be conducted pursuant to Section 8-2.1408(HH), Processing, of this article.
7. Includes transport of live plants.
8. DCC will issue a limited number of Type 3 State licenses (Section 16209 of the DCC Regulations).
9. Includes hoop houses.
10. M = Medicinal; A = Adult-Use.
11. These cannabis-specific regulations are in addition to other development regulations that apply in each zone (including minimum lot area, yard setbacks, height restrictions, building separation, building size, and density/intensity) and other Specific Use Requirements or Performance Standards that apply in each zone. In the case of a conflict the more restrictive regulations shall apply.
12. Distribution ancillary to other licensed and permitted cannabis activities does not require a separate County business license.
13. Cannabis uses are prohibited in all zones not listed in this table.
14. With the exception of Medium Cultivation licenses, State regulations do not limit the number of licenses a person may hold of a particular license type. State regulations do limit the types of license a person may hold at one time. With some exceptions, licensees can only hold licenses in up to two separate categories.
15. Includes tasting, promotional activities, farmer’s markets, temporary events, etc.
16. Unlimited
17. Outdoor cultivation within the growth boundaries identified in the General Plan for unincorporated towns is prohibited.
(Ord. 1541, eff. October 14, 2021; as amended by § 2, Ord. 1545, eff. January 6, 2022)