Cannabis Regulations in Palo Alto, CA (2026)
2 verified cannabis regulations for Palo Alto, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Home Cultivation
California Proposition 64 allows adults 21+ in Palo Alto to cultivate up to six cannabis plants indoors per residence. Outdoor cultivation is banned and plants must not be visible from public view.
Palo Alto Home Cannabis Cultivation
Some RestrictionsCalifornia Health and Safety Code § 11362.2 (Proposition 64, as amended by SB 94, 2017 — personal cannabis cultivation limits)
11362.2. (a) Personal cultivation of cannabis under paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 11362.1 is subject to the following restrictions: (2) The living plants and any cannabis produced by the plants in excess of 28.5 grams are kept within the person's private residence, or upon the grounds of that private residence (e.g., in an outdoor garden area), are in a locked space, and are not v...
Dispensary Zoning
Palo Alto has banned all commercial cannabis activity, including retail dispensaries, cultivation, and manufacturing. Only state-licensed delivery into the city and personal indoor cultivation are allowed.
Palo Alto Cannabis Dispensary Ban
Heavy RestrictionsLooking for Santa Clara County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Palo Alto city rules.
Cannabis Regulations in Santa Clara County →