Cannabis Regulations in Somerville, MA (2026)
1 verified cannabis regulations for Somerville, Massachusetts, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Dispensary Zoning
Somerville has not opted out of adult-use marijuana retail, but every cannabis retail site needs a Special Permit under the zoning ordinance. Retail stores are capped at 10,000 square feet and must sit at least 300 feet from any school, with a Community Host Agreement required before the city will even deem an application complete.
Somerville Cannabis Dispensary Zoning
Significant RestrictionsSomerville Zoning Ordinance § 9.2.4.a, 9.2.4.d
9.2.4 Cannabis Establishment Use Categories a. The following standards apply to all specific use types in the Cannabis Establishment use category: i. Cannabis enterprises must be compliant with M.G.L. 94G and M.G.L. 94I. ii. Cannabis enterprises must be licensed by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission and the Somerville Licensing Commission. iii. Development review applications are not...