Cannabis Regulations in Scottsdale, AZ (2026)
2 verified cannabis regulations for Scottsdale, Arizona, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Home Cultivation
Arizona's Smart and Safe Arizona Act (Proposition 207, 2020) permits adults 21+ to cultivate up to 6 marijuana plants per person (maximum 12 per household with 2+ adults) for personal use. Plants must be grown in an enclosed, locked space not visible to the public. Scottsdale does not impose additional restrictions beyond state law.
Scottsdale Home Cannabis Cultivation Rules
Some RestrictionsA.R.S. § 36-2852
36-2852. Allowable possession and personal use of marijuana, marijuana products and marijuana paraphernalia A. Except as specifically and expressly provided in sections 36-2851 and 36-2853 and notwithstanding any other law, the following acts by an individual who is at least twenty-one years of age are lawful, are not an offense under the laws of this state or any locality, may not constitute t...
Dispensary Zoning
Scottsdale requires a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for all marijuana dispensaries, cultivation facilities, and processing facilities. Dispensaries must comply with state-mandated buffer zones from schools, churches, and residential areas. The city regulates dispensary location, operations, security, and signage through its Revised Code and zoning ordinance.
Scottsdale Cannabis Dispensary Zoning
Heavy RestrictionsLooking for Maricopa County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Scottsdale city rules.
Cannabis Regulations in Maricopa County →