Fremont permits a limited number of adult-use cannabis retail storefronts and delivery operators, with zoning limited to specific commercial and industrial districts and buffer requirements from schools.
Fremont has adopted a commercial cannabis regulatory program allowing a limited number of adult-use (Proposition 64) retail cannabis storefronts, delivery-only operators, and related non-retail uses through a competitive permit process. Cannabis retail is allowed only in designated commercial and industrial zoning districts specified in the Fremont Municipal Code, and operators must maintain minimum buffer distances from sensitive uses such as schools (at least 600 feet per state law), day care centers, youth centers, and often parks. Operators must hold both a state license from the California Department of Cannabis Control and a Fremont cannabis business permit, with strict security, odor control, and operating hour requirements. On-site consumption is generally prohibited. Personal cultivation and personal possession are governed separately under state law. For current permit availability and zoning maps, contact Fremont Economic Development or Planning at (510) 494-4460.
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