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Clovis, CA Cannabis Regulations: Dispensary Zoning (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Dispensaries: Prohibited citywide, § 5.22.05(b)
Commercial cannabis ops: Prohibited except testing labs
Delivery hours: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. only
Civil penalty: $250 to $25,000 per day
Criminal penalty: Misdemeanor, Chapter 2 of Title 1
Healthcare exemption: Licensed clinics, hospices exempt

Summary

Clovis bans cannabis dispensaries and nearly all commercial cannabis operations citywide under Municipal Code Section 5.22.05. No zoning district authorizes a storefront dispensary, cultivation site, or retail shop. The only carve-outs are State-licensed cannabis testing labs and tightly restricted medicinal deliveries, so anyone wanting to buy from a licensed storefront has to leave city limits.

(a) Commercial cannabis operations. Except as provided in Section 5.22.09, commercial cannabis operations as defined in Section 5.22.02(i) are prohibited within the City. (b) Dispensaries. Cannabis dispensaries as defined in Section 5.22.02(e) are prohibited within the City.

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Full Breakdown

09 for ISO/IEC 17025 certified labs that cannot sell, cultivate, or allow public access. Delivery of cannabis is banned too, except deliveries to and from a licensed testing facility and medicinal marijuana deliveries to a qualified patient consistent with Business and Professions Code Section 26322. per 4 CCR Section 15403; deliveries left unattended are prohibited. 7. 04 and is not affected by the dispensary ban.

Violations & Fines

Violating Section 5.22.05 is a misdemeanor under Chapter 2 of Title 1, with each day of violation a separate offense. Under Section 5.22.07(c)(1), civil penalties run from $250 to $25,000 per day the violation continues. The City can also pursue injunctive relief and administrative citations, and remedies are cumulative so multiple enforcement tracks can run at once.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I open a cannabis dispensary in Clovis?

No. Municipal Code Section 5.22.05(b) prohibits cannabis dispensaries anywhere in the city, and no zoning district permits one. The only exception is for a handful of licensed healthcare facilities like hospices and residential care facilities that meet strict State compliance conditions.

Is cannabis delivery legal in Clovis?

Only in narrow circumstances. Licensed medicinal marijuana businesses may deliver to patients in person between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. under Section 5.22.05(c)(2), and testing facilities may receive deliveries. General commercial cannabis delivery services are otherwise banned citywide.

What happens if someone violates the Clovis cannabis ordinance?

It is a misdemeanor under Chapter 2 of Title 1 of the Municipal Code, and the City may also impose civil penalties of $250 to $25,000 per day the violation continues under Section 5.22.07(c)(1), plus injunctive relief and administrative citations.

Sources & Official References

[1]Clovis, CA Municipal Code Chapter 5.22, Marijuana

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