Cupertino, CA Cannabis Regulations: Dispensary Zoning (2026)

030 of the Cupertino Municipal Code prohibits all commercial activities involving marijuana and all outdoor cultivation, whether for commercial or personal use, in every zone in the City, regardless of whether a state or local license would otherwise be available. The City will not issue any permit, license or other entitlement for a commercial marijuana activity or outdoor cultivation. This is a citywide opt-out with no zoning district carved out for dispensaries, cultivation sites, manufacturing or testing facilities. 5 allow it, delivery into the City by a state-licensed operator so long as the delivery does not originate in Cupertino, and indoor cultivation for personal use inside a private residence.

Indoor cultivation is capped at six mature or immature plants per residence, confined to a single area no larger than 36 square feet of canopy or 10 feet in height, fully enclosed and locked, ventilated to prevent detectable odor beyond the residence, and barred from any exterior evidence such as visible plants or curing equipment. A renter must have the landlord's written authorization before cultivating. 5.