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Santa Clarita, CA Cannabis Regulations: Home Cultivation (2026)

Heavy Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Max Plants
6 indoors only
Location
Residence or enclosed accessory
Outdoor
Prohibited (including garages, balconies)
Lighting
Max 1,000 watts per light

Summary

Up to 6 plants allowed indoors in a private residence or enclosed accessory structure. Outdoor cultivation prohibited. No combustible gas extraction. Must keep fire extinguisher on-site.

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.

(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.

(5) For purposes of this section, "private residence" means a house, an apartment unit, a mobile home, or other similar dwelling.

Source: California Health and Safety Code 11362.2 - Personal Cannabis CultivationView official code

Full Breakdown

Under Proposition 64, adults 21 and older may cultivate up to 6 cannabis plants per residence in Santa Clarita. Cultivation must occur indoors or in a fully enclosed, locked structure not visible from public areas. Santa Clarita has adopted a conservative approach to cannabis, banning all commercial operations while respecting state-protected home cultivation rights. Many master-planned community HOAs impose additional restrictions on cultivation visibility and odor.

Violations & Fines

Exceeding plant limits: citation and removal. Visibility from public: code enforcement. HOA violations: separate HOA enforcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I grow cannabis in Santa Clarita?
Yes. Adults 21+ may grow up to 6 plants indoors per state law. HOAs may have additional restrictions.
Are there dispensaries in Santa Clarita?
No. Santa Clarita bans all commercial cannabis businesses. State-licensed delivery is permitted.

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