Cannabis Regulations in Downey, CA (2026)
2 verified cannabis regulations for Downey, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Home Cultivation
Downey allows indoor cultivation of up to 6 cannabis plants per residence for personal use by adults 21+. Must be fully enclosed, limited to 50 sq ft and 1,200 watts. Not allowed in ADUs or garages. Medical cultivation under 21 is prohibited locally (DMC 9428.10).
Downey Home Cannabis Cultivation
Some RestrictionsCal. Health & Safety Code Sec. 11362.2 (Personal Cannabis Cultivation Limits and Local Authority)
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 kep...
Dispensary Zoning
All commercial cannabis operations are banned in Downey. DMC 9248.06 prohibits medical marijuana dispensaries. DMC 9284.04 makes all commercial cannabis activity unlawful. Licensed delivery from other jurisdictions is permitted.
Downey Cannabis Dispensary Ban
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