Cannabis Regulations in Springfield, MA (2026)
2 verified cannabis regulations for Springfield, Massachusetts, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Dispensary Zoning
Springfield allows adult-use marijuana retailers only in Business A, B, C, Riverfront, Industrial Park and Industrial A districts, with a City Council Tier 3 Special Permit and up to 15 retail licenses citywide.
Springfield Cannabis Retailer Zoning Districts
Significant RestrictionsSpringfield Zoning Ordinance § 4.7.114.A(7)
All ADULT USE MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS shall be required to obtain a Tier 3 Special Permit from the City Council... 7. ADULT USE MARIJUANA RETAILER shall only be allowed on streets as identified on the attached list, referenced as "Exhibit A"... and further an ADULT USE MARIJUANA RETAILER shall only be allowed in Business A, Business B, Business C, Riverfront, Riverfront, Industrial Park and In...
Buffer Zones
Springfield bars adult-use marijuana establishments within 500 feet of K-12 schools, 250 feet of homes or residential zones, and requires 300 feet between marijuana retailers, measured straight-line under Zoning Ordinance § 4.7.114.
Springfield Cannabis Buffer Zone Distances
Some RestrictionsSpringfield Zoning Ordinance § 4.7.114.A(2),(4),(5)
2. No ADULT USE MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENT shall be located within five hundred (500) feet of pre-existing public or private school providing education in kindergarten or any of grades one (1) through twelve (12)... 4. No ADULT USE MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENT, with the exception of an ADULT USE MARIJUANA RETAILER, shall be located within two hundred fifty (250) feet of a residence... 5. No ADULT USE M...