Visalia, CA Cannabis Regulations: Home Cultivation (2026)
Key Facts
- Plant limit
- 6 living plants per private residence (including grounds and accessory structures)
- Allowed location
- Fully enclosed, secured accessory building, not inside living space
- Structural requirement
- 4 solid walls, masonry/metal/wood roof, standard locks; must meet building/zoning codes
- Visibility requirement
- Plants and excess marijuana must not be visible from public places
- Fine for violation
- $1,000 per day
Summary
Home cannabis cultivation in Visalia is limited to 6 plants per residence, must occur in a fully enclosed and secured non-living accessory structure that meets all building and zoning codes, and must not be visible from public view.
No person shall possess, plant, cultivate, harvest, dry, or process marijuana plants or possess marijuana products produced by the plants unless each of the following conditions are met:
1. Such cultivation occurs entirely within a single private residence of upon the grounds of that private residence at one time.
2. Such cultivation occurs within a fully enclosed and adequately secured building...having at least four solid walls and roof of masonry, metal or wood, and standard locks, but not within any portion of a building or structure dedicated to living space.
3. The building within which such cultivation occurs...meet all applicable building and zoning requirements (including but not limited to required setbacks, height limitations and fire sprinkler requirements), and the structure and improvements themselves have been properly permitted and inspected.
4. Cultivation shall be limited to no more than six living plants per private residence, which includes the grounds and any accessory structures.
7. The living plants and any marijuana produced by the plants in excess of 28.5 grams...must be kept within the person's private residence, or upon the grounds of that private residence, in a locked space and must not be visible by normal unaided vision from a public place.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-50: Municipal Code contains Supplement, current through Ordinance 2025-15, passed 12-15-2025).
Full Breakdown
Cultivation must occur within a single private residence or its grounds, but must take place in a fully enclosed and adequately secured building with at least four solid walls and roof of masonry, metal, or wood, not inside living quarters. The structure and any improvements must be properly permitted and inspected. Plants and any marijuana exceeding 28.5 grams must be in a locked space not visible from a public place. Any chemicals used must comply with applicable material handling rules. The ordinance cross-references California Health and Safety Code § 11362.1 for the 28.5-gram threshold.
Violations & Fines
Violations of § 8.64.040 are subject to a $1,000-per-day fine for each day of violation under § 8.64.060. Violations are also declared a public nuisance subject to abatement. The city may seek an inspection and abatement warrant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow plants in my garage?
Can I grow plants in a greenhouse in my backyard?
What happens if I exceed 6 plants?
Sources & Official References
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