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Buffer Zones: Fontana vs Rancho Cucamonga

How do buffer zones rules compare between Fontana, CA and Rancho Cucamonga, CA?

Fontana and Rancho Cucamonga have similar restriction levels.

Fontana, CA

San Bernardino County

Heavy Restrictions

California Business and Professions Code 26054 requires licensed cannabis businesses to sit at least 600 feet from schools, daycares, and youth centers; San Bernardino cities often expand these buffers.

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Rancho Cucamonga, CA

San Bernardino County

Heavy Restrictions

California Business and Professions Code 26054 requires licensed cannabis businesses to sit at least 600 feet from schools, daycares, and youth centers; San Bernardino cities often expand these buffers.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactFontanaRancho Cucamonga
State buffer600 feet from schools600 feet from schools
Local expansionUp to 1000 feetUp to 1000 feet
Sensitive usesSchools, daycares, youthSchools, daycares, youth
MeasurementProperty line to property lineProperty line to property line

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Fontana FAQ

How is the 600 feet measured?

From the closest property line of the cannabis business to the closest property line of the protected use, in a straight line. Some cities measure from building entrances instead.

Do home-based daycares trigger buffers?

Yes, licensed home daycares count under state law. Operators verify with the California Department of Social Services licensing database before signing leases or applying for permits.

Rancho Cucamonga FAQ

How is the 600 feet measured?

From the closest property line of the cannabis business to the closest property line of the protected use, in a straight line. Some cities measure from building entrances instead.

Do home-based daycares trigger buffers?

Yes, licensed home daycares count under state law. Operators verify with the California Department of Social Services licensing database before signing leases or applying for permits.

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