New York Cannabis Law and OCM regulations impose minimum buffer distances between licensed adult-use cannabis retailers and schools, houses of worship, and other dispensaries; Westchester municipalities can add stricter local zoning overlays.
Under New York Cannabis Law and Office of Cannabis Management regulations, an adult-use retail dispensary generally cannot be located within 500 feet of a school grounds entrance or within 200 feet of a house of worship measured along the public way. Two licensed dispensaries must also maintain a minimum separation. Westchester municipalities that did not opt out of retail (most did not, allowing county-wide retail) may impose tighter buffers from parks, libraries, and youth facilities through local zoning. Operators must demonstrate compliance with state proximity rules at the OCM application stage and with municipal buffers at site plan review.
OCM license denial or revocation; local zoning denial of certificate of occupancy; injunctive relief blocking opening.
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White Plains, NY
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White Plains, NY
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White Plains, NY
Driveway curb cuts and aprons require a permit from Public Works. Parking across the sidewalk or blocking pedestrian path is prohibited. Surfaces must be pav...
White Plains, NY
Retaining walls over 4 ft high (measured from bottom of footing to top of wall) require a Building Department permit and engineered drawings. Walls supportin...
White Plains, NY
White Plains prohibits chickens, roosters, and livestock in residential zones. City is urban/suburban and not zoned for agricultural use. No backyard chicken...
White Plains, NY
White Plains enforces the New York State Property Maintenance Code (19 NYCRR Part 1225) and Fire Code through its Department of Building. Single- or multiple...
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