San Joaquin County, CA Cannabis Regulations: Buffer Zones (2026)

The Premises is not located within 600 feet of any school, daycare, or youth center. The distance shall be computed by measuring from the two closest property lines.(d)When deciding to approve or deny a Commercial Cannabis License application or Application for Renewal in one of the approved zones, the County may consider among other things:(1)Evidence of cannabis-related criminal activity or non-compliant business practices by the Applicant and any Owner or employees thereof within 24 months of application;(2)Distance of the proposed Premises for a Commercial Cannabis License to other Commercial Cannabis Licenses;(3)Distance of the proposed Premises to residentially-zoned property;(4)Distance of the proposed Premises to routes frequently traveled by children to attend school, visit parks or other venues intended for use primarily by children;(5)Distance of the proposed Premises to parks and playgrounds;(6)Complaints or concerns of odors or emissions emanating from the proposed Premises;(7)Complaints or concerns of automobile or pedestrian traffic; and(8)Any other factors the County deems relevant. (Ord. No. 4555, 4-21-2020)