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Stamford, CT Cannabis Regulations: Dispensary Zoning (2026)

Significant Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Approval required
Zoning Board Special Permit
From another dispensary
3,000 feet minimum
Sign size limit
16 in. by 18 in.
State license
CT Dept. of Consumer Protection

Summary

Stamford's medical marijuana dispensaries run under a separate zoning track from adult-use retail. Special Permit only, confined to certain commercial and manufacturing districts, and kept 3,000 feet from any other dispensary.

Medical Marijuana Dispensaries are allowed by Special Permit approval of the Zoning Board only within certain commercial and manufacturing Zoning Districts of the City of Stamford, as shown in Appendix A, Table I of these Regulations...No Medical Marijuana Dispensaries shall be located within a 3,000 feet radius of any other Dispensary.

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Full Breakdown

Stamford treats Medical Marijuana Dispensary Facilities as a distinct zoning use from Adult-Use Cannabis Retailers. Dispensaries are allowed only by Special Permit approval of the Zoning Board, and only within the commercial and manufacturing districts shown in Appendix A, Table I of the Zoning Regulations. No dispensary may locate within a 3,000-foot radius of any other dispensary, and it must hold a current Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection license and comply with the state's palliative-marijuana regulations. Signage is tightly limited: a single building sign no larger than 16 by 18 inches, no illumination, and no exterior display of product or paraphernalia.

Violations & Fines

Operating a dispensary without Zoning Board Special Permit approval, outside an eligible district, within 3,000 feet of another dispensary, or without a current state license is a zoning and licensing violation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a medical marijuana dispensary the same zoning use as a recreational retailer in Stamford?
No. Medical Marijuana Dispensary Facilities are defined and regulated separately from Adult-Use Cannabis Retailers, though both need a Zoning Board Special Permit.
Can a dispensary advertise its prices or brands in Stamford?
No: signage may not advertise prices, brand names, or display marijuana or paraphernalia visible from outside the facility.

Sources & Official References

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