Cannabis Regulations in Santa Cruz, CA (2026)

1 verified cannabis regulations for Santa Cruz, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Dispensary Zoning

Santa Cruz IZO §24.12.1320(5) allows cannabis retail sales in Community Commercial (C-C), Thoroughfare Commercial (C-T), General Industrial (I-G), and IG/PER-2 Districts with an administrative use permit and city license under Ch. 6.91.

Santa Cruz Cannabis Retail Zoning

Significant Restrictions

Santa Cruz IZO §24.12.1320(5)

Cannabis Retail Sales. Cannabis retail sales, including both medical (medicinal) and adult use (recreational) cannabis, for-profit or nonprofit, are allowed in Community Commercial (C-C), Thoroughfare Commercial (C-T), General Industrial (I-G), and General Industrial Performance (IG/PER-2) Districts with approval of an administrative use permit and city cannabis retailer license per Chapter 6.9...

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