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Pasadena, CA Cannabis Regulations: Home Cultivation (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified April 2026

Key Facts

Indoor Personal
Up to 6 plants (state law)
Outdoor
City may restrict
Commercial
Requires city/state permits
State Law
CA Prop 64

Summary

Under CA Prop 64, adults 21+ may grow up to 6 plants indoors for personal use. Pasadena's commercial cannabis ordinance (PMC 5.78) regulates commercial activity but cannot override the state indoor personal-use allowance.

11362.2. (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.

Source: Pasadena Municipal CodeView official code

Full Breakdown

Under Proposition 64, adults 21 and older may cultivate up to 6 cannabis plants per residence in Pasadena. Cultivation must be indoors or in a fully enclosed, locked structure not visible from public. Pasadena has a limited number of licensed dispensaries and a regulated cannabis market, but home cultivation follows standard state rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I grow cannabis in Pasadena?
Yes. Adults 21+ may grow up to 6 plants indoors or in a locked enclosure per state law.
Does Pasadena have dispensaries?
Yes. Pasadena licenses a limited number of cannabis retail locations.

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