Does Fresno, CA have its own personal cultivation limits ordinance?

No. Fresno, CA does not appear to have a local personal cultivation limits ordinance, California state law applies instead. The rules summarized on this page come from Cal. Health & Safety Code §11362.2.

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Fresno, CA Cannabis Regulations: Personal Cultivation Limits (2026)

Significant Restrictions

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

Key Facts

State law: Cal. H&S Code §11362.2
Plant limit: Six per residence
Indoor only: FMC §9-3320 bans outdoor
Age: 21 or older

Summary

California Proposition 64 and Health & Safety Code §11362.2 allow Fresno residents 21+ to cultivate up to six cannabis plants indoors per private residence, but outdoor home cultivation is banned under FMC §9-3320.

(a) Personal cultivation of cannabis under paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 11362.1 is subject to the following restrictions: ... (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.

Source: Cal. Health & Safety Code §11362.2View official code

Full Breakdown

Under California Proposition 64 (Health and Safety Code §11362.2), adults 21 and older may cultivate up to six cannabis plants per private residence for personal use. Local governments may not ban indoor cultivation but may regulate it and may prohibit outdoor cultivation. Fresno chose to ban outdoor cultivation entirely under FMC §9-3320, restricting all six plants to a fully enclosed, secure indoor space at the residence. Plants must not be visible from public view. Cultivators may not sell their personal supply, and only one residence per parcel may cultivate even if multiple adults live there.

Violations & Fines

Outdoor cultivation, exceeding six plants, or visible cultivation triggers FMC infractions starting at $100, escalating to misdemeanor charges under Cal. H&S Code §11358 for cultivation beyond the six-plant limit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I grow on my balcony?

No. Fresno requires fully enclosed indoor cultivation. Balconies, patios, and outdoor greenhouses do not qualify, even if screened from public view.

Can two roommates each grow six plants?

No. The six-plant cap is per residence, not per resident. Total plants on the parcel may not exceed six regardless of how many adults live there.

Sources & Official References

[1]Cal. Health & Safety Code §11362.2

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