Jacksonville, FL Cannabis Regulations: Dispensary Zoning (2026)
Key Facts
- Zoning Code
- Jax Ord. Code Ch. 656, Part 4 (Supplementary Regulations)
- State License
- Florida Dept. of Health OMMU license required
- Separation
- Minimum distances from schools, daycares, churches
- Recreational
- Not legal in Florida: medical only
- Local Authority
- Jacksonville regulates location through zoning
Summary
Medical marijuana treatment centers (dispensaries) in Jacksonville are regulated under state law and local zoning provisions in Jax Ord. Code Ch. 656, Part 4 (Supplementary Regulations). Jacksonville has addressed dispensary placement through zoning code amendments requiring minimum separation distances from schools, daycares, churches, and other sensitive uses. Florida law limits dispensaries to operators licensed by the Florida Department of Health's Office of Medical Marijuana Use.
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 ens
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Full Breakdown
Cannabis dispensary zoning in Jacksonville follows Florida state licensing requirements supplemented by local land use controls. Dispensaries are typically permitted in commercial and industrial zones through conditional use permits. Buffer zone requirements mandate minimum distances from sensitive uses: 500–1,000 feet from schools and daycare centers, 300–500 feet from parks and playgrounds, 300–1,000 feet from churches, and 500–1,000 feet from other dispensaries. Operating hours are typically limited to 8 AM–10 PM. Security requirements include surveillance cameras, alarm systems, and controlled entry. Consumption lounges (where permitted by state law) face additional restrictions. Jacksonville may cap the total number of dispensary licenses or impose moratoria on new applications.
Violations & Fines
Operating without local permit: $1,000–$10,000 per day. Buffer zone violations: denial or revocation of conditional use permit. Security deficiencies: 30-day compliance order, then suspension.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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