Maricopa County Ordinance P-32 regulates medical marijuana dispensaries and offsite cultivation locations in unincorporated areas. No dispensary or offsite cultivation facility may be located within 1,500 feet of a school, church, preschool, public park, or adult-oriented facility. Recreational cannabis is legal under Proposition 207 (Smart and Safe Arizona Act, 2020). Dispensaries are limited statewide to 10% of the number of pharmacies.
Arizona Proposition 207 legalized adult-use cannabis, but dispensary locations in unincorporated Maricopa County must comply with state licensing through the Arizona Department of Health Services. Most unincorporated areas lack the commercial zoning infrastructure needed for dispensary siting, pushing facilities toward incorporated cities. Where zoning exists, Maricopa County Planning and Development at (602) 506-3301 reviews conditional use permits for cannabis establishments. State law requires dispensaries to be at least 500 feet from schools, churches, and public parks. The county does not currently have a standalone cannabis zoning ordinance beyond state requirements.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Maricopa County code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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