Cannabis Regulations in Coral Springs, FL: What Residents Actually Need to Know

If you live in Coral Springs or are thinking about moving there, cannabis regulations are one of those things you probably won't think about until they affect you directly. Coral Springs has 2 specific rules on the books covering different aspects of cannabis regulations, and some of them might surprise you.

Home Cultivation

Home cultivation of cannabis is illegal in Coral Springs under Florida state law. Florida Statute §893.13 criminalizes the cultivation, manufacture, and delivery of cannabis. The 2024 recreational legalization ballot measure (Amendment 3) received 56% voter approval but failed to reach the required 60% supermajority, so recreational use and home growing remain prohibited statewide.

Key details: Legal Status: Illegal — felony offense. State Law: FL §893.13, §893.135. Any Amount: 3rd-degree felony, up to 5 yrs. 25+ Plants: 2nd-degree felony, up to 15 yrs. Medical Patients: Cannot grow at home.

Cultivation of any amount: third-degree felony, up to 5 years imprisonment, $5,000 fine (FL §893.13). Cultivation of 25+ plants: second-degree felony, up to 15 years imprisonment, $10,000 fine. Trafficking thresholds (300+ plants or 25+ lbs) carry mandatory minimum sentences of 3-15 years under FL §893.135.

Compared to other cities, Coral Springs takes a harder line on home cultivation. The enforcement and penalty structure reflects that.

Dispensary Zoning

Coral Springs initially banned medical marijuana dispensaries through Ordinance 2017-124 but reversed course in 2019, allowing Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTCs) under specific zoning conditions. Dispensaries are permitted only in commercial zoning districts and must comply with distance separation requirements from schools, parks, churches, and residential areas.

Key details: Current Status: Allowed in commercial zones. Original Ban: Ordinance 2017-124. Ban Reversed: March 2019. Permitted Zones: B-1, B-2, B-3 commercial. State License: FL Dept of Health OMMU required.

Operating a dispensary without proper state licensure or outside an approved zoning district is subject to code enforcement action and potential criminal prosecution under FL §381.986. Zoning violations are handled through the Coral Springs Code Compliance Division and may result in fines up to $250 per day for ongoing violations.

The Bottom Line

Coral Springs's cannabis regulations rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Coral Springs is broadly strict or permissive.

Keep in mind that Coral Springs can amend these rules at any council meeting. For the most current version of any rule mentioned here, check the specific ordinance page, where we track updates as they happen.