Cannabis Regulations in Costa Mesa, CA (2026)
2 verified cannabis regulations for Costa Mesa, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Home Cultivation
Costa Mesa restricts home cannabis cultivation to indoor-only growing for personal use by residents aged 21 and older, consistent with state Proposition 64 limits. Outdoor cultivation is prohibited in all zone districts. Commercial cultivation of any kind is banned from residential properties.
Costa Mesa Home Cannabis Cultivation Rules
Heavy RestrictionsDispensary Zoning
Costa Mesa voters approved Measure Q in 2020, allowing the city to adopt rules permitting retail cannabis uses including storefronts (dispensaries) and non-storefront delivery operations. The city has adopted Ordinances No. 2024-03 and 2024-04 establishing zoning and licensing requirements for cannabis businesses.
Costa Mesa Cannabis Dispensary Zoning Regulations
Some RestrictionsLooking for Orange County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Costa Mesa city rules.
Cannabis Regulations in Orange County →