California law allows adults 21+ to grow up to 6 cannabis plants per residence for personal use. Palm Springs permits indoor cultivation and limited outdoor cultivation in secure, non-visible areas. Plants must not be visible from public rights-of-way and must comply with odor, security, and safety standards.
Under California Proposition 64 (2016) and Health and Safety Code Section 11362.2, adults 21 and older may cultivate up to six cannabis plants per private residence for personal use. Palm Springs was an early adopter of commercial cannabis and accommodates personal cultivation through its municipal code. Indoor cultivation is permitted in a secure, locked room or enclosed accessory structure not visible from outside the residence, with adequate ventilation to prevent odor nuisance. Outdoor cultivation is allowed in a fully enclosed and locked rear yard, screened from public view by fencing or landscaping at least 6 feet tall, with plants not visible from any public right-of-way or neighboring property at ground level. Extraction using flammable solvents (butane, propane) is prohibited in residences. Landlords may prohibit cultivation in rental units. Sale or distribution of home-grown cannabis is not permitted; only licensed commercial operators may sell. Plants must be for the cultivator's personal use and kept out of reach of minors. Odor that creates a nuisance can trigger code enforcement under general nuisance provisions.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Palm Springs code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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