Buffer Zones: New Rochelle vs White Plains
How do buffer zones rules compare between New Rochelle, NY and White Plains, NY?
New Rochelle and White Plains have similar restriction levels.
New Rochelle, NY
Westchester County
New York Cannabis Law and OCM regulations impose minimum buffer distances between licensed adult-use cannabis retailers and schools, houses of worship, and other dispensaries; Westchester municipalities can add stricter local zoning overlays.
View full New Rochelle rules →White Plains, NY
Westchester County
New York Cannabis Law and OCM regulations impose minimum buffer distances between licensed adult-use cannabis retailers and schools, houses of worship, and other dispensaries; Westchester municipalities can add stricter local zoning overlays.
View full White Plains rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | New Rochelle | White Plains |
|---|---|---|
| School buffer | 500 feet minimum | 500 feet minimum |
| House of worship | 200 feet minimum | 200 feet minimum |
| Authority | NY OCM and local zoning | NY OCM and local zoning |
| Westchester County | Opted in to retail | Opted in to retail |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
New Rochelle FAQ
How is the school distance measured?
OCM measures along the most direct public pedestrian route between the school grounds entrance and the proposed dispensary entrance, not by straight-line radius.
Can a village add stricter buffers?
Yes. Westchester villages and towns that allowed retail can require additional buffers from parks or youth uses through local zoning so long as they do not effectively prohibit retail.
White Plains FAQ
How is the school distance measured?
OCM measures along the most direct public pedestrian route between the school grounds entrance and the proposed dispensary entrance, not by straight-line radius.
Can a village add stricter buffers?
Yes. Westchester villages and towns that allowed retail can require additional buffers from parks or youth uses through local zoning so long as they do not effectively prohibit retail.
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