Simi Valley, CA Cannabis Regulations: Home Cultivation (2026)
Key Facts
- Plant Limit
- 6 plants per household
- Location
- Indoors, not visible from public
- Age Requirement
- 21+ years old
- State Law
- HSC 11362.2 (Prop 64)
Summary
California Proposition 64 allows adults 21 and older to cultivate up to 6 cannabis plants per household for personal use. Simi Valley requires cultivation to be indoors and out of public view consistent with state law requirements.
(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 California Health and Safety Code 11362.2 (Proposition 64), adults 21 and older in Simi Valley may cultivate up to 6 cannabis plants per household for personal use. Simi Valley requires all residential cultivation to occur indoors in a secure, enclosed space not visible from public areas. Plants must not be visible from the street or neighboring properties. The growing area must comply with building code requirements for ventilation, electrical load, and fire safety. Growing accessories (lights, fans, generators) must not create noise or odor that constitutes a nuisance. Medical cannabis patients with valid recommendations may have additional cultivation rights under MCRSA. Local ordinances may impose additional restrictions beyond state minimums.
Violations & Fines
Outdoor cultivation in public view is a code violation. Exceeding the 6-plant limit is a state law violation. Cultivation that creates nuisance conditions (odor, noise, excessive electrical use) results in Code Enforcement action. Commercial-scale cultivation without a license is a criminal offense.
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Sources & Official References
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