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Coconino County, AZ Cannabis Regulations: Dispensary Zoning (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Permitted zones
CG-10,000, CH-10,000, matching PC areas
Cultivation/infusion zones
IL-10,000, IH-6,000
Max size
2,500 gross square feet
Hours
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. only
Drive-through service
prohibited
Permit required
Administrative Permit (§3.12.D.1)

Summary

Medical marijuana dispensaries are a permitted use in Coconino County's CG-10,000 and CH-10,000 commercial zones (and matching Planned Community areas), capped at 2,500 square feet, limited to 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. hours, and barred from drive-through service, all under an Administrative Permit issued through Section 3.12.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Coconino County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Medical Marijuana Dispensaries shall be considered a permitted use in the CG-10,000 (Commercial General) and CH-10,000 (Commercial Heavy) Zones, or in the PC (Planned Community) Zone in areas designated for development subject to CG-10,000 and CH-10,000 Uses and development standards, subject to the following performance standards and design requirements.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.

Full Breakdown

2. § 36-2806(C); and to stay under 2,500 gross square feet. , drive-through service is prohibited outright, and the facility cannot emit dust, fumes, vapors, odors or hazardous waste. Marijuana remnants must be secured and disposed of separately from the site's exterior refuse containers. § 36-2804(B)(1)(b)(ii). 1's general permit procedures, meaning the applicant clears the same administrative-completeness review, permit fee and compliance verification as any other administrative use in the county.

Violations & Fines

Operating without the required Administrative Permit, exceeding the 2,500-square-foot cap, running drive-through service, or placing the business in a trailer or vehicle violates Section 3.12.C. Open zoning violations must be resolved before any permit issues (Section 5.1.B.4.B), and the Community Development Director can deny or revoke the permit, barring reissuance to the same owner and location for one year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can a medical marijuana dispensary locate in unincorporated Coconino County?
Only in the CG-10,000 Commercial General and CH-10,000 Commercial Heavy zones, or a Planned Community area designated for those uses, per Section 3.12.B.1. Cultivation and infusion facilities go in IL-10,000 or IH-6,000 industrial zones instead, or as a Conditional Use in CH-10,000.
Is there a size cap on dispensaries?
Yes. Section 3.12.C.3 limits a Medical Marijuana Dispensary to a maximum of 2,500 gross square feet, and it must operate out of a permanent building, not a trailer, cargo container or motor vehicle. Off-site cultivation and infusion facilities carry no separate size cap in this section.
Can a dispensary offer drive-through pickup?
No. Section 3.12.C.3.F prohibits drive-through services outright for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, and the county also requires a single secure entrance under Section 3.12.C.2 to control access into areas containing marijuana. Curbside or walk-up windows attached to a drive lane are treated the same way.

Sources & Official References

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