Cannabis Regulations in Inglewood, CA

Inglewood maintains 151 local ordinances across all categories, and 2 of those deal specifically with cannabis regulations. Here is a breakdown of what the city actually requires, what is prohibited, and where Inglewood falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.

Dispensary Zoning

Inglewood bans commercial cannabis activity, including dispensaries, in every zone citywide and issues no permit or license for it, carving out only inpatient medical cannabis dispensing at a hospital or medical facility holding a Special Use Permit.

Key details: Governing law: IMC Article 34, Ord. 17-18 (10-3-17). Commercial cannabis status: Prohibited in all zones. Only exception: Inpatient medical use with Special Use Permit. Outpatient dispensing: Prohibited, no permit available. Enforcement basis: Declared a public nuisance, § 12-137.

Section 12-137 makes it unlawful for any person, including as principal, agent, employee, volunteer, landlord, land owner or property manager who permits the activity, to violate any provision of Article 34, with each day of a continuing violation constituting a separate offense. Any condition caused or permitted in violation of the Article is declared a public nuisance that the City may remedy by any legally available means, in addition to other penalties provided by the Inglewood Municipal Code.

This is one of the stricter rules in Inglewood's municipal code. If you are unsure whether your situation complies, it is worth checking with the city before proceeding.

Home Cultivation

Inglewood bans all outdoor cannabis growing citywide and caps indoor personal cultivation at six plants inside a private residence, with tenants needing the landlord's written permission and plants barred from view of any public right-of-way.

Key details: Governing law: IMC § 12-136, Ord. 17-18 (10-3-17). Outdoor cultivation: Prohibited citywide. Indoor plant limit: 6 living plants, private residence only. Tenant requirement: Written landlord/owner permission. Visibility rule: Not visible from public right-of-way.

Violating Section 12-136, including growing outdoors, exceeding six plants indoors, cultivating without landlord consent as a tenant, or leaving plants visible from the street, is unlawful under Article 34's general enforcement provision, Section 12-137, for any person including a landlord or property manager who permits it; each day the violation continues is a separate offense. The City may also treat the violation as a declared public nuisance and remedy it by any legally available means in addition to other penalties under the Municipal Code.

This is not one of those rules that cities tend to ignore. Inglewood actively enforces its home cultivation requirements.

The Bottom Line

Inglewood is tougher than many cities when it comes to cannabis regulations. Out of the 2 rules covered here, 2 are rated strict. If you are a homeowner, renter, or business owner in Inglewood, take the time to understand these requirements before they become a problem. Most violations come with fines, and some repeat violations can escalate.

This guide is based on Inglewood's current municipal code. Local rules can and do change, so check the individual ordinance pages for the latest details, penalties, and FAQs.