Cannabis Regulations in Coconino County, AZ (2026)

3 rules for unincorporated Coconino County, Arizona.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Coconino County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Home Cultivation

Growing cannabis at home is legal in Coconino County. Under Arizona's Smart and Safe Act, adults 21 and over may cultivate up to six plants each, capped at twelve per household, in an enclosed area not visible to the public.

Coconino County Home Cannabis Cultivation Rules

Some Restrictions

A.R.S. § 36-2852(A)(2)

Possessing, transporting, cultivating or processing not more than six marijuana plants for personal use at the individual's primary residence

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Dispensary Zoning

Medical marijuana dispensaries are a permitted use in Coconino County's CG-10,000 and CH-10,000 commercial zones (and matching Planned Community areas), capped at 2,500 square feet, limited to 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. hours, and barred from drive-through service, all under an Administrative Permit issued through Section 3.12.

Coconino County Marijuana Dispensary Zoning

Some Restrictions

Coconino County Zoning Ordinance § 3.12.B.1

Medical Marijuana Dispensaries shall be considered a permitted use in the CG-10,000 (Commercial General) and CH-10,000 (Commercial Heavy) Zones, or in the PC (Planned Community) Zone in areas designated for development subject to CG-10,000 and CH-10,000 Uses and development standards, subject to the following performance standards and design requirements.

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Buffer Zones

Coconino County keeps medical marijuana dispensaries and cultivation/infusion facilities at least 500 feet from schools, churches, parks and other dispensaries. Section 3.12.C.3.A-B measures the distance in a straight line between exterior walls, and an already-operating facility cannot be forced out of compliance by a school or park built later.

Coconino County Cannabis 500-Foot Buffer

Some Restrictions

Coconino County Zoning Ordinance § 3.12.C.3.A-B

Medical Marijuana Dispensaries and Off-Site Cultivation / Infusion Facilities shall not be located within 500 feet of a public or private preschool, kindergarten, elementary, secondary, or high school, place of worship, or public park existing before the date of application for the Medical Marijuana Dispensary or Cultivation/Infusion Facility. This distance shall be measured in a straight line ...

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