DRMC 6-205 plus Denver Zoning Code chapter 59 restrict marijuana stores to specific commercial and main-street zones. Cultivation and manufacturing are limited to industrial districts. Hospitality businesses follow additional location restrictions adopted in 2021 social-use rules.
DRMC chapter 6 plus Denver Zoning Code chapter 59 govern where licensed marijuana businesses may operate. Retail and medical marijuana stores are restricted to specific commercial corridors, main-street zones, and mixed-use districts; they are barred from residential and Old San Carlos historic districts. Cultivation, manufactured products manufacturers (MIPs), and testing facilities are limited to industrial zone districts (I-A, I-B, I-MX). Marijuana hospitality businesses (consumption lounges) authorized by Colorado HB19-1230 must comply with DRMC 6-209 special location rules: at least 1000 feet from schools, no co-location with liquor service unless in approved hybrid lounges. Denver Department of Excise & Licenses coordinates with Community Planning & Development for zoning verification.
Operating a cannabis business outside permitted Denver zoning under DRMC chapter 59 and DRMC 6-205 results in license denial, civil zoning penalties, cease-and-desist orders, and possible nuisance closure pursued through Denver City Attorney action.
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