Palm Bay, FL Cannabis Regulations: Dispensary Zoning (2026)
Key Facts
- Ban scope
- citywide, no zoning exception
- Legal basis
- Fla. Stat. § 381.986(11)
- Existing facilities
- grandfathered nonconforming uses
- First adopted
- Ord. 2017-33
- Penalty
- general penalty, § 10.99
Summary
Palm Bay bans medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facilities anywhere within city limits, using the local opt-out Florida law gives municipalities that don't want dispensaries.
Medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facilities are prohibited within the municipal boundaries of the City of Palm Bay.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-41: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ord. 2026-13, passed 5-21-26).
Full Breakdown
Chapter 120, adopted under Fla. Stat. § 381.986(11) (which lets municipalities ban medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facilities), prohibits any such facility from locating anywhere within Palm Bay's municipal boundaries. § 120.02 defines a dispensing facility as any location where medical marijuana or a derived product is dispensed, then bans it citywide: there is no zoning district where a new dispensary may open. Facilities lawfully operating before the ordinance's 2026 amendment are grandfathered as nonconforming uses under Title XVII, Chapter 173, Part 9.
Violations & Fines
Operating a prohibited dispensing facility violates Chapter 120 and is punishable under the general penalty, § 10.99, with each day of continued operation a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a medical marijuana dispensary open in Palm Bay?
What about dispensaries that were already operating?
Sources & Official References
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