Florin, CA Cannabis Regulations: Home Cultivation (2026)
Key Facts
- Code Chapter
- SCC Ch. 6.88
- Outdoor Cultivation
- Banned
- Indoor Plant Cap
- 6 plants per residence
- Lighting Cap
- 1,000 W per light
- Commercial
- Prohibited countywide
Summary
Sacramento County Code §6.88 prohibits outdoor cannabis cultivation in unincorporated areas, including Florin. Indoor personal cultivation is capped at six (6) plants per residence regardless of the number of occupants, must occur in a single room or fully enclosed secure structure, and lighting must not exceed 1,000 watts per light.
Regardless of the number of occupants of a private residence, personal cultivation on any parcel is limited to a maximum of six (6) cannabis plants, whether immature or mature. The cultivation area, including any lighting, plumbing, or electrical components used, must comply with Title 16 (Building and Construction) and Title 17 (Fire Prevention) of this Code, must be properly ventilated so as not to create humidity, mold, or other related problems, and lighting shall not exceed 1,000 watts per light.
Full Breakdown
Chapter 6.88 outright bans outdoor cultivation on any parcel in unincorporated Sacramento County. Indoor personal cultivation is limited to six plants total per private residence, mature or immature combined, inside either a single room of the dwelling or a fully enclosed and secure ancillary structure on the same parcel. The grow area, including lighting, plumbing, and electrical, must comply with SCC Titles 16 (Building) and 17 (Fire). Lights must not exceed 1,000 watts each. The space must be ventilated to prevent humidity, mold, or related problems. Commercial cultivation is prohibited countywide.
Violations & Fines
Violations are subject to administrative penalties under SCC Title 1, escalating from $100 to $1,000+ per offense. Outdoor cultivation may also be ordered abated as a nuisance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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