Under California Proposition 64 and Health & Safety Code Section 11362.2, adults 21 and older may cultivate up to six cannabis plants per household for personal use. Fresno follows state law without imposing additional local restrictions beyond standard nuisance and odor provisions. Plants must be grown in a locked space not visible from a public place. Indoor cultivation is permitted in any zone; outdoor cultivation must comply with setback and screening requirements.
State law limits cultivation to six living plants per residence regardless of the number of adults. Plants must not be visible from public right-of-way without the use of binoculars or other aids. Outdoor plants must be in a locked, enclosed area. Local nuisance ordinances regarding odor, lighting, and noise from ventilation equipment still apply. Landlords may prohibit cultivation in lease agreements. Extracting concentrated cannabis using volatile solvents at home is illegal under state law.
Exceeding six plants or failing to secure plants from public view can result in infractions or misdemeanors under state law. Strong odors causing a nuisance may trigger code enforcement complaints under FMC nuisance provisions.
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