Dispensary Zoning: Compton vs Long Beach
How do dispensary zoning rules compare between Compton, CA and Long Beach, CA?
Compton and Long Beach have similar restriction levels.
Compton, CA
Los Angeles County
All commercial cannabis activity is prohibited in Compton per CMC 9-23.3. No dispensaries, cultivation facilities, or retail cannabis businesses are allowed in any zoning district. Voters rejected cannabis tax measures with 75-76% no votes.
View full Compton rules →Long Beach, CA
Los Angeles County
Cannabis dispensaries in Long Beach are regulated under LBMC Ch. 5.92. The city allows 27-35 dispensaries total. Dispensaries cannot be within 600 ft of parks, libraries, or daycares, or within 1,000 ft of schools, beaches, or other dispensaries.
View full Long Beach rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Compton | Long Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Dispensaries | Banned citywide | - |
| Commercial Cannabis | All activity prohibited | - |
| Code Section | CMC 9-23.3 | - |
| Voter Measures | Rejected 75-76% no | - |
| Total Allowed | - | 27-35 dispensaries citywide |
| School Buffer | - | 1,000 ft |
| Park/Library Buffer | - | 600 ft |
| Code | - | LBMC Ch. 5.92, §5.92.420 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Compton FAQ
Are dispensaries legal in Compton?
Yes. Compton licenses cannabis retail in commercial zones with buffer and security requirements.
What's the cannabis tax?
Compton imposes a cannabis business tax on gross receipts for licensed operations.
Long Beach FAQ
Are dispensaries legal in Long Beach?
Yes. Long Beach has an active licensing program for cannabis retail in commercial and industrial zones.
What is the cannabis tax?
Long Beach imposes a 6% tax on gross receipts for retail cannabis operations.
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