Coral Springs, FL Cannabis Regulations: Dispensary Zoning (2026)
Key Facts
- Current Status
- Allowed in commercial zones
- Original Ban
- Ordinance 2017-124
- Ban Reversed
- March 2019
- Permitted Zones
- B-1, B-2, B-3 commercial
- State License
- FL Dept of Health OMMU required
Summary
Coral Springs initially banned medical marijuana dispensaries through Ordinance 2017-124 but reversed course in 2019, allowing Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTCs) under specific zoning conditions. Dispensaries are permitted only in commercial zoning districts and must comply with distance separation requirements from schools, parks, churches, and residential areas.
A medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facility may not be located within 500 feet of the real property that comprises a public or private elementary school, middle school, or secondary school unless the county or municipality approves the location through a formal proceeding open to the public at which the county or municipality determines that the location promotes the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community. (d) This subsection does not prohibit any local jurisdiction from ensuring medical marijuana treatment center facilities comply with the Florida Building Code, the Florida Fire Prevention Code, or any local amendments to the Florida Building Code or the Florida Fire Prevention Code. (12) PENALTIES.
Full Breakdown
In 2017, the Coral Springs City Commission adopted Ordinance 2017-124 to ban all medical marijuana dispensing organizations and treatment centers within city limits, citing the broad restrictions the Florida Legislature placed on municipal zoning authority over medical facilities. In March 2019, the commission reversed the ban, adopting an ordinance that permits MMTCs in commercially zoned districts (B-1, B-2, B-3) subject to state licensing requirements under FL §381.986. Dispensaries must maintain distance buffers from schools, daycare facilities, churches, and public parks. All MMTCs must hold a valid state license from the Florida Department of Health Office of Medical Marijuana Use. Several dispensaries now operate in Coral Springs, including locations along University Drive and Sample Road commercial corridors. The city's Land Development Code governs site plan review and conditional use requirements for these facilities.
Violations & Fines
Operating a dispensary without proper state licensure or outside an approved zoning district is subject to code enforcement action and potential criminal prosecution under FL §381.986. Zoning violations are handled through the Coral Springs Code Compliance Division and may result in fines up to $250 per day for ongoing violations.
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