Cannabis dispensaries are expressly prohibited in Burbank. No commercial cannabis operations or delivery services are allowed. Primary caregivers may deliver to up to 5 patients under the caregiver exemption.
Burbank has enacted a complete prohibition on commercial cannabis within city limits including retail dispensaries, cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution. The city council has maintained this ban despite being home to major entertainment studios and a relatively progressive population. State-licensed delivery services may deliver to Burbank addresses under state preemption.
Operating commercial cannabis: immediate closure. Fines up to $1,000/day. Criminal prosecution possible.
Burbank, CA
Outdoor burning in Burbank is subject to South Coast AQMD no-burn days and seasonal restrictions (November–February). Open burning of household trash is proh...
Burbank, CA
Properties in fire hazard zones must maintain 100 ft of defensible space per CA PRC 4291. Burbank Fire Department enforces brush clearance in hillside areas ...
Burbank, CA
All fireworks — including Safe & Sane — are banned in Burbank. Violations result in confiscation plus citation or arrest. State penalties: $500–$1,000 fine a...
Burbank, CA
Gas and propane fire pits are generally permitted in Burbank. Wood-burning fire pits subject to South Coast AQMD no-burn day restrictions. Areas near the Ver...
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Burbank does NOT operate a proactive Rental Housing Inspection Program. The City launched a Housing Enforcement Unit (HEU) in March 2025 to investigate compl...
Burbank, CA
Outdoor lighting that creates a nuisance to neighboring properties may be addressed through Burbank's general nuisance provisions. No specific foot-candle th...
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