Yucaipa, CA Cannabis Regulations: Dispensary Zoning (2026)

The Yucaipa Development Code puts the ban in Division DC4, Chapter 9, Prohibited Uses. Section 84.0901 explains that the chapter declares these uses not permitted and not within the scope of any permitted use, and that no use prohibited in the chapter is allowed in any zone in the City. Section 84.0905(A) then prohibits commercial marijuana activity in all zones and all specific plan areas, unless otherwise provided by the Municipal Code, and exempts conduct allowed under local law pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 11362.1. Subsection B reaches landlords: a property owner cannot rent, lease or otherwise permit a business engaged in unauthorized commercial marijuana activity to occupy real property in the City, or allow one to operate on property the owner owns or controls.

The companion rule is Yucaipa Municipal Code Chapter 5.30, adopted by the Yucaipa City Council. Section 5.30.030 makes it unlawful to own, manage, conduct or operate a marijuana dispensary or a marijuana delivery service, says none shall locate in any land use district or on any parcel, and makes it unlawful to arrange or take part in marijuana deliveries to or from the city, whether or not the delivery started in the city. The city will not issue any permit, license or other entitlement for commercial marijuana activity that needs a state license under the MCRSA or the AUMA. Under § 5.30.020, growing no more than six marijuana plants consistent with Health and Safety Code Section 11362.1 et seq. is not commercial activity, but only if it is not outdoors and occurs at a private residence or inside a fully enclosed and secure accessory structure on its grounds.