Mesa regulates marijuana dispensary and retail locations through its Zoning Ordinance. Dispensaries must obtain a conditional use permit and comply with setback requirements from schools, churches, parks, and residential zones. The Arizona Department of Health Services licenses dispensaries statewide, and Mesa's zoning code controls where licensed facilities may locate within city limits.
Mesa regulates cannabis retail through zoning ordinances and conditional use permits. Dispensaries must maintain minimum buffer distances, typically 600 to 1,000 feet from schools, daycare centers, parks, and youth facilities. Operations limited to designated commercial or industrial zones. Security requirements include cameras, alarm systems, and controlled entry. Signage must comply with local advertising codes. Hours typically restricted to 8 AM to 10 PM. Annual licensing and compliance inspections required.
Operating without license: closure and fines $5,000+. Buffer violations: permit revocation. Sales to minors: criminal charges and license forfeiture.
Mesa, AZ
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