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Dispensary Zoning: Dover vs Temple Terrace

How do dispensary zoning rules compare between Dover, FL and Temple Terrace, FL?

Dover and Temple Terrace have similar restriction levels.

Dover, FL

Hillsborough County

Heavy Restrictions

Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers in Hillsborough County regulated under FL 381.986(11). State preempts local zoning; counties may only treat MMTCs the same as pharmacies. Hillsborough and Tampa cannot ban MMTCs if pharmacies are allowed. Multiple MMTC locations operate countywide.

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Temple Terrace, FL

Hillsborough County

Heavy Restrictions

Florida preempts local regulation of medical marijuana dispensaries: cities must either allow MMTCs in any zone permitting pharmacies or ban them entirely. Temple Terrace follows the statewide framework.

View full Temple Terrace rules β†’

Key Facts Comparison

FactDoverTemple Terrace
ZoningSame as pharmacies-
PreemptionFL 381.986(11)-
BanNot permitted-
OperatorsMultiple licensed-
RecreationalNone permitted-
State Preemption-FL Β§381.986(11)
Zoning Standard-Same as pharmacies
Ban Option-All or none
Current MMTCs-None in city
Nearest-Tampa city dispensaries

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Dover FAQ

Who enforces this in Hillsborough County?

Hillsborough County code enforcement at (813) 272-5900 handles complaints.

Who enforces this in Hillsborough County?

Hillsborough County code enforcement at (813) 272-5900 handles complaints.

Temple Terrace FAQ

Who enforces this in Temple Terrace?

Temple Terrace code enforcement at (813) 506-6400 handles complaints.

Who enforces this in Temple Terrace?

Temple Terrace code enforcement at (813) 506-6400 handles complaints.

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