Cannabis Regulations in Orem, UT (2026)
2 verified cannabis regulations for Orem, Utah, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Dispensary Zoning
Orem confines cannabis production establishments to the M2 manufacturing zone and allows medical cannabis pharmacies in any zone that isn't primarily residential, under City Code Section 22-14-21(C), with both use types needing a City business license and a state license before opening.
Where Cannabis Businesses May Locate in Orem
Significant RestrictionsOrem City Code Section 22-14-21(C)
A cannabis production establishment: Shall be permitted only in the M2 zone subject to the separation requirements below. Shall be operated entirely within an enclosed building. Shall be designed, constructed and operated to prevent the emission of any cannabis-related dust, fumes, vapors, odors or waste outside of the building. ... A medical cannabis pharmacy: Shall be permitted in all zones t...
Buffer Zones
Cannabis production establishments and medical cannabis pharmacies in Orem must stay at least 600 feet from any primarily residential zone, plus 1,000 feet from a school, church, library, park, or day care for a production facility, or 200 feet for a pharmacy, under Section 22-14-21(C).
Orem Cannabis Buffer: 600 Ft from Homes
Significant RestrictionsOrem City Code Section 22-14-21(C)
May not be located within 600 feet of any primarily residential zone or within 1,000 feet of any community location, measured from the nearest entrance to the cannabis production establishment by following the shortest ordinary route of pedestrian travel to the boundary of the community location or residential zone. If the distances above are reduced by waiver of the Utah Department of Agricult...
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