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Burbank vs Norwalk

How do buffer zones rules compare between Burbank, CA and Norwalk, CA?

Burbank and Norwalk have similar restriction levels.

Burbank, CA

Los Angeles County

Heavy Restrictions

Under California MAUCRSA Business and Professions Code Section 26054 and LA County Code Title 22.140, commercial cannabis premises in unincorporated LA County must sit at least 600 feet from K-12 schools, daycare centers, and youth centers, measured property line to property line.

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Norwalk, CA

Los Angeles County

Heavy Restrictions

Under California MAUCRSA Business and Professions Code Section 26054 and LA County Code Title 22.140, commercial cannabis premises in unincorporated LA County must sit at least 600 feet from K-12 schools, daycare centers, and youth centers, measured property line to property line.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactBurbankNorwalk
State baselineBPC Section 26054BPC Section 26054
School buffer600 feet K-12 schools600 feet K-12 schools
Sensitive usesDaycares, youth centersDaycares, youth centers
Local codeLA County Title 22.140LA County Title 22.140
ReviewerRegional Planning, DCBARegional Planning, DCBA

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Burbank FAQ

How is the 600-foot distance measured?

County planning measures from the cannabis premises property line to the nearest property line of the sensitive use along the shortest pedestrian path, not radius and not door-to-door distance.

Do these buffers apply inside cities?

The state 600-foot buffer applies everywhere in California. The county Title 22 buffers only apply in unincorporated areas. Each city sets its own additional buffers under its zoning code.

Norwalk FAQ

How is the 600-foot distance measured?

County planning measures from the cannabis premises property line to the nearest property line of the sensitive use along the shortest pedestrian path, not radius and not door-to-door distance.

Do these buffers apply inside cities?

The state 600-foot buffer applies everywhere in California. The county Title 22 buffers only apply in unincorporated areas. Each city sets its own additional buffers under its zoning code.

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