Cannabis Regulations in Wilmington, DE (2026)
2 verified cannabis regulations for Wilmington, Delaware, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Dispensary Zoning
Retail marijuana stores need a 300-foot buffer from residential zoning districts and K-12 schools, and are allowed by right only in the city's C-5, M-1, M-2, and waterfront manufacturing zoning districts.
Wilmington Marijuana Dispensary Buffer Zone
Some RestrictionsWilmington City Code § 48-481
A buffer zone of 300 feet shall exist between any marijuana cultivation facility, marijuana product manufacturing facility, marijuana testing facility, or retail marijuana store and any: (1)Residential zoning district; or(2)Public or private school serving any grade between kindergarten and twelfth grade.
Buffer Zones
Wilmington requires marijuana cultivation, manufacturing, testing, and retail facilities to sit at least 300 feet from any residential zoning district or K-12 school under City Code § 48-481.
Wilmington Marijuana Facility 300-Foot Buffer
Significant RestrictionsWilmington City Code § 48-481
A buffer zone of 300 feet shall exist between any marijuana cultivation facility, marijuana product manufacturing facility, marijuana testing facility, or retail marijuana store and any: (1) Residential zoning district; or (2) Public or private school serving any grade between kindergarten and twelfth grade.
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