Orlando, FL Cannabis Regulations: Dispensary Zoning (2026)
Key Facts
- Zoning
- Commercial and industrial districts with conditional use permit
- Setback
- 500+ feet from schools, churches, parks, daycares
- State License
- FDOH Medical Marijuana Treatment Center license required
- Local Approval
- Conditional use permit through city zoning
- Limit
- State caps number of MMTC licenses statewide
Summary
Orlando regulates medical marijuana dispensary locations through zoning restrictions in the Land Development Code. Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTCs) must be at least 500 feet from schools, churches, and residential zones. Dispensaries require a conditional use permit and are restricted to commercial and industrial zoning districts. The city limits the number of dispensary locations through its permitting process.
medical marijuana treatment centers is preempted to the state except as provided in this subsection. (a) A medical marijuana treatment center cultivating or processing 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. (b)1. A county or municipality may, by ordinance, ban medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facilities from being located within the boundaries of that county or municipality. A county or municipality that does not ban dispensing facilities under this subparagraph may not place specific limits, by ordinance, on the number of dispensing facilities that may locate within that county or municipality. 2.
Full Breakdown
Medical marijuana dispensaries in Orlando operate as Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTCs) licensed by the Florida Department of Health. Local zoning requires dispensaries to be located in commercial or industrial districts with conditional use approval. Setback requirements mandate a minimum 500-foot distance from schools, daycare centers, churches, and parks. The state licenses a limited number of MMTCs statewide, and each licensee may operate a limited number of dispensing locations. Orlando's zoning code controls local siting through the conditional use process.
Violations & Fines
Operating without conditional use approval: code enforcement action and closure. Setback violations: permit revocation. State licensing violations: FDOH enforcement up to $25,000 per violation.
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