Babylon, NY Cannabis Regulations: Buffer Zones (2026)
Key Facts
- Residential buffer
- 750 feet
- Church buffer
- 200 feet
- School/library buffer
- 500 feet
- Other dispensary buffer
- 500 feet
Summary
Town of Babylon Code § 213-166.3 keeps cannabis microbusinesses, on-site consumption sites and retail dispensaries at least 750 feet from homes, 200 feet from churches, and 500 feet from schools, parks and other dispensaries.
B. The lot line of any property whereupon exists a microbusiness, on-site consumption site, or retail dispensary shall not be located within a 750-foot radius the lot line of any lot zoned for or used for residential use. For purposes of this subsection, cemetery property shall be deemed not zoned residential.
C. The lot line of any property whereupon exists a microbusiness, on-site consumption site, or retail dispensary shall not be located within a 200-foot radius of a church or other religious property exclusively used as a place of worship.
D. The lot line of any property whereupon exists a microbusiness, on-site consumption site, or retail dispensary shall not be located within a 500-foot radius of all education facilities meaning K-12 pursuant to the New York State Education Law and libraries.
E. The lot line of any property whereupon exists a microbusiness, on-site consumption site or retail dispensary shall not be located within a 500-foot radius of parks and playgrounds.
F. The lot line of any property whereupon exists a microbusiness, on-site consumption site, or retail dispensary shall not be located within a 500-foot radius of child-care centers and youth organizations.
G. The lot line of any property whereupon exists a microbusiness, on-site consumption site, or retail dispensary shall not be located within a 500-foot radius of any dance studios, batting cages, and gymnasiums or similar venues where minors congregate.
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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4941158; v66 updated 2026-05-13; through 05-13-2026).
Full Breakdown
Section 213-166.3 sets a stack of distance buffers for any cannabis microbusiness, on-site consumption site or retail dispensary in the Town of Babylon: 750 feet from the lot line of any residentially zoned or used property, 200 feet from a church or other place of worship, 500 feet from K-12 schools and libraries, 500 feet from parks and playgrounds, 500 feet from child-care centers and youth organizations such as dance studios and gyms, and 500 feet from another licensed cannabis establishment. Applicants must submit a design professional's certification confirming compliance with every buffer before the Zoning Board of Appeals will grant a special use permit.
Violations & Fines
A cannabis retailer sited inside any of § 213-166.3's buffer radii is ineligible for a special use permit and can have that permit denied or revoked for noncompliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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