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Los Banos, CA Cannabis Regulations: Dispensary Zoning (2026)

Heavy Restrictions

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

Key Facts

Commercial marijuana: Banned in all zoning districts
Dispensaries/delivery: Banned citywide, no permits issued
Outdoor cultivation: Banned, even for personal use
Personal indoor cultivation cap: 6 plants, 50 sq ft, 10 ft tall
Cultivation lighting cap: 1,200 watts total
Enforcement: Public nuisance plus misdemeanor/infraction

Summary

Los Banos prohibits every form of commercial marijuana activity, including dispensaries, delivery, processing and outdoor cultivation, in all zoning districts under Municipal Code Article 35, and the city will not issue any permit, license or entitlement for such a use anywhere within its limits.

All Commercial Marijuana Uses and Activities Prohibited. The establishment or operation of any business of commercial marijuana activity is expressly prohibited in all zoning districts of the City. No use permit, variance, building permit, or any other entitlement, license, or permit, whether administrative or discretionary, shall be approved or issued for the establishment or operation of any such business or operation in any zoning district of the City, and no person or entity shall otherwise establish such businesses or operations in any zoning district of the City. ... Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Prohibited. The establishment or operation of any medical marijuana collective, cooperative, dispensary, delivery service, operator, establishment, processing operation, or provider is expressly prohibited in all zoning districts of the City.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4356507; v3 updated 2025-03-05).

Full Breakdown

3503(b) separately prohibits any medical marijuana collective, cooperative, dispensary, delivery service, operator, establishment, processing operation, or provider in every zoning district, reaching primary caregivers and qualified patients as well as commercial operators. 3503(d). 3504 for indoor personal cultivation in a residential zone: an authorized grower who is 21 or older can grow up to six plants in a fully enclosed area no larger than 50 square feet and 10 feet tall, registered with the City, with cultivation lighting capped at 1,200 watts and no exterior visibility of the operation. 3504(b) even if the plant count is within the personal-use limit.

Violations & Fines

Any violation of Article 35 is declared a public nuisance abatable by the City under Code of Civil Procedure § 731 (§ 9-3.3506), and administrative penalties may also be imposed under Title 4, Chapter 11 of the Municipal Code (§ 9-3.3507). Remedies are cumulative and non-exclusive, and violating the article is punishable as a misdemeanor or an infraction, at the City Attorney's discretion, under § 9-3.3508.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a cannabis dispensary open in Los Banos?

No. § 9-3.3503(a)-(b) expressly prohibits all commercial marijuana activity and medical marijuana dispensaries, collectives or delivery services in every zoning district citywide, and the City will not issue any use permit, license or entitlement for one.

Is outdoor marijuana cultivation allowed anywhere in the city?

No. § 9-3.3503(c) bans outdoor cultivation citywide, even for personal use. Only limited indoor cultivation inside a residential structure in a residential zone is permitted, subject to the standards in § 9-3.3504.

How many marijuana plants can I grow at home in Los Banos?

Up to six plants indoors in a residential zone, in an area no larger than 50 square feet and 10 feet tall, with City registration and a 1,200-watt cultivation lighting cap, under § 9-3.3504(a).

What happens if my home grow bothers the neighbors?

It becomes an abatable public nuisance under § 9-3.3504(b) if it produces disturbing odors, repeated police responses, traffic disruption, or other neighborhood impacts, regardless of whether the plant count itself is within the personal-use limit.

Sources & Official References

[1]Los Banos Municipal Code § 9-3.3501, § 9-3.3503

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