Ojai, CA Cannabis Regulations: Home Cultivation (2026)
Key Facts
- Plant Limit
- 6 per household (adults 21+)
- Location
- Indoor or enclosed structure only
- Visibility
- Not visible from public areas
- Odor
- Must not be detectable at property line
- Commercial
- Not permitted in residential zones
Summary
California Proposition 64 allows adults 21+ to grow up to 6 cannabis plants per household. Ojai follows state law but requires indoor cultivation only. Plants must not be visible from public areas. Local nuisance provisions apply to odor.
(a) Personal cultivation of cannabis under paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 11362.1 is subject to the following restrictions:
(1) A person shall plant, cultivate, harvest, dry, or process plants in accordance with local ordinances, if any, adopted in accordance with subdivision (b).
(2) The living plants and any cannabis produced by the plants in excess of 28.5 grams are kept within the person's private residence, or upon the grounds of that private residence (e.g., in an outdoor garden area), are in a locked space, and are not visible by normal unaided vision from a public place.
(3) Not more than six living plants may be planted, cultivated, harvested, dried, or processed within a single private residence, or upon the grounds of that private residence, at one time.
(b) (1) A city, county, or city and county may enact and enforce reasonable regulations to regulate the actions and conduct in paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 11362.1.
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a city, county, or city and county shall not completely prohibit persons engaging in the actions and conduct under paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 11362.1 inside a private residence, or inside an accessory structure to a private residence located upon the grounds of a private residence that is fully enclosed and secure.
(3) Notwithstanding paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 11362.1, a city, county, or city and county may completely prohibit persons from engaging in actions and conduct under paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 11362.1 outdoors upon the grounds of a private residence.
Full Breakdown
Under CA Health & Safety Code 11362.2, adults 21+ may grow up to 6 cannabis plants per household for personal use. Ojai requires cultivation to be indoors or in an enclosed structure not visible from public right-of-way. Plants must be in a locked space if minors are present. Odor control is required; cannabis odor detectable at the property line may constitute a nuisance violation. Indoor grow lights must comply with the dark sky ordinance if visible through windows. No commercial cultivation is permitted in residential zones. Medical cannabis patients may cultivate under their doctor's recommendation.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding plant count: misdemeanor under state law. Visible outdoor plants: code compliance citation. Odor nuisance: warning then fines.
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