Brentwood, CA Cannabis Regulations: Dispensary Zoning (2026)
Key Facts
- Dispensaries (medicinal or adult-use)
- Banned in all zoning districts
- Cannabis delivery
- Banned, except state-mandated patient delivery
- Home cultivation limit
- 6 plants, indoors/enclosed structure
- Cultivation gas ban
- No CO2, butane, propane, natural gas
- Enforcement classification
- Public nuisance
Summary
Brentwood bans medicinal and non-medicinal cannabis dispensaries, cultivation facilities and delivery in every zoning district. No permit or license can be issued for any commercial cannabis business anywhere in the city.
Non-medicinal cannabis facilities are prohibited in all zoning districts in the city and shall not be established or operated any where in the city. The city shall not issue, approve or grant any permit, license or other entitlement for the establishment or operation of a non-medicinal cannabis facility. No person may be the lessor of property where a non-medicinal cannabis facility is located.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4604307; v5 updated 2025-12-09).
Full Breakdown
50, Cannabis Facilities and Cultivation, prohibits nearly all commercial cannabis activity citywide. 030 bans medicinal cannabis facilities in all zoning districts and bars the city from issuing any permit, license or entitlement for one; it also bars anyone from leasing property to, or working for, such a facility. 050 imposes the identical prohibition on non-medicinal (adult-use) cannabis facilities, again in every zoning district, with the same ban on leasing and employment. ): a retailer may deliver medicinal cannabis to a registered patient at a fixed address, but must first obtain a city business license if based outside Brentwood, may not deliver to schools, day care centers, youth centers, parks or food/beverage establishments, must securely package and label products, and must use delivery vehicles with GPS tracking, alarms and secure storage. 2(a)(3). 070 confirms the city will not issue any permit for activity requiring a state cannabis license.
Violations & Fines
Violating Chapter 9.50 is declared a public nuisance under Section 9.50.080, giving the city grounds for injunctive relief at its discretion, in addition to punishment under Title 1 of the municipal code; remedies are cumulative with other city, state and federal enforcement options.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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