Phoenix zoning requires dispensaries to be at least 1,320 feet from schools, parks, community centers, and places of worship, and 500 feet from residentially zoned districts. Cultivation facilities must be 5,280 feet from similar facilities and 1,000 feet from residential zones. A use permit under Section 307 is required.
Phoenix 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.
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