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Cannabis Regulations in Phoenix, AZ (2026)

7 verified cannabis regulations for Phoenix, Arizona, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Home Cultivation

Under Arizona's Smart and Safe Act (ARS §36-2852), adults 21+ may cultivate up to 6 marijuana plants per person at their primary residence, with a maximum of 12 plants per household if two or more adults reside there. Plants must be in an enclosed, locked area not visible from public view. Phoenix does not impose additional local restrictions.

Phoenix Home Cannabis Cultivation Rules

Some Restrictions

Dispensary Zoning

Phoenix zoning requires dispensaries to be at least 1,320 feet from schools, parks, community centers, and places of worship, and 500 feet from residentially zoned districts. Cultivation facilities must be 5,280 feet from similar facilities and 1,000 feet from residential zones. A use permit under Section 307 is required.

Phoenix Cannabis Dispensary Zoning

Heavy Restrictions

Social Equity Licensing

Arizona Proposition 207 (2020) legalized adult recreational cannabis and created a social equity ownership program. Phoenix permits licensed dispensaries to operate under the state's Marijuana Establishment licensing framework administered by ADHS.

Social Equity Licensing Under Arizona Prop 207

Some Restrictions

Buffer Zones

Arizona Revised Statutes §36-2806 require licensed cannabis dispensaries to maintain a 1320-foot separation from existing public or private K-12 schools. Phoenix enforces these state buffers through its zoning approval process for marijuana establishments.

Cannabis Dispensary Buffer Zones From Schools

Heavy Restrictions

Cannabis Delivery Rules

Arizona authorized licensed cannabis delivery to adult consumers under Proposition 207 and ADHS rulemaking effective 2024. Phoenix follows state delivery rules; only licensed marijuana establishments may deliver, and deliveries must go to private residences.

Cannabis Delivery Rules Under Arizona Law

Some Restrictions

Personal Cultivation Limits

Under Arizona Proposition 207 adults 21 and older may cultivate up to six cannabis plants per person, capped at twelve plants per household. Plants must be grown in an enclosed, locked area not visible from public view in Phoenix.

Home Cannabis Cultivation Limits In Arizona

Some Restrictions

Commercial Cannabis Zoning

Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Chapter 36 governs where licensed marijuana establishments may operate. Dispensaries are limited to specific commercial and industrial districts, require Use Permit review, and must meet separation, parking, and operational standards.

Phoenix Commercial Zoning For Cannabis Dispensaries

Heavy Restrictions

Looking for Maricopa County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Phoenix city rules.

Cannabis Regulations in Maricopa County