Dispensary Zoning: Sanger vs Selma
How do dispensary zoning rules compare between Sanger, CA and Selma, CA?
Sanger and Selma have similar restriction levels.
Sanger, CA
Fresno County
Sanger prohibits all commercial cannabis operations within city limits including dispensaries, cultivation, and manufacturing under Business and Professions Code 26200.
View full Sanger rules →Selma, CA
Fresno County
Selma bans all cannabis dispensaries and commercial cannabis operations citywide under Municipal Code Chapter 32. No zoning district permits retail cannabis uses.
View full Selma rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Sanger | Selma |
|---|---|---|
| Dispensaries | Prohibited in city limits | Prohibited in all zones |
| Commercial Cultivation | Prohibited | - |
| Delivery from Outside | Allowed under state law | - |
| Personal Use | 28.5g flower, 8g concentrate | - |
| State Authority | B&P Code 26200 | - |
| Retail Sales | - | Prohibited |
| Delivery Services | - | Prohibited from Selma locations |
| Commercial Operations | - | All types prohibited |
| Code Reference | - | Selma Municipal Code Chapter 32 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Sanger FAQ
Are there any dispensaries in Sanger?
No. Sanger prohibits all commercial cannabis operations within city limits, including dispensaries. The nearest licensed dispensaries are in the City of Fresno. State-licensed delivery services from other cities may deliver to Sanger addresses.
Can a cannabis delivery service operate from Sanger?
No. The ban applies to all commercial cannabis operations based within city limits, including delivery-only businesses. However, delivery services licensed and based in other jurisdictions may deliver to Sanger addresses under California Business and Professions Code 26090.
Can Sanger ban dispensaries even though cannabis is legal in California?
Yes. California Business and Professions Code 26200 explicitly grants cities and counties the authority to prohibit or regulate commercial cannabis operations within their jurisdiction. Personal use and home cultivation rights under Proposition 64 are not affected.
Selma FAQ
Are there any cannabis dispensaries in Selma?
No. Selma prohibits all cannabis dispensaries and commercial cannabis operations within city limits. The nearest licensed dispensaries are in neighboring cities, including the City of Fresno.
Can I open a cannabis delivery service in Selma?
No. The prohibition covers all commercial cannabis activities, including delivery services operating from within Selma city limits. State-licensed delivery services from other jurisdictions may deliver to Selma addresses, but the delivery business itself cannot be based in Selma.
Could Selma change its cannabis dispensary ban?
The City Council could amend Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code to allow some or all commercial cannabis activities. This would require a public hearing and council vote. As of the most recent code update, the prohibition remains in effect.
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