Cannabis Regulations in Marin County, CA (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Marin County, California.

Verified from official government sources

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

Dispensary Zoning

Marin County caps licensed medicinal cannabis retail at four delivery-only licenses countywide and confines them to five zoning districts: C1, CP, AP, OP and IP. Marin County Code § 5.90.061 also bars a retailer within 600 feet of any school, day care center, youth center or playground, and walk-in storefront sales stay banned under Chapter 6.83.

Marin County Cannabis Retailer Zoning Limits

Heavy Restrictions

Marin County Code of Ordinances § 5.90.061

A MCDORe may only be located within the following coastal and non-coastal zoning districts: C1, CP, AP, OP, and IP.(b)A MCDORe shall not be allowed within the specified distances to the following uses that are in existence at the time the license is issued. The distance specified in this section shall be measured in the same manner as provided in subdivision (c) of California Health and Safety ...

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Buffer Zones

Marin County limits medicinal cannabis delivery-only retailers to five specific zoning districts and keeps them 600 feet from every school, day care center, youth center, and playground in unincorporated areas. Section 5.90.061 sets both the location and buffer rules, on top of a hard cap of four total licenses countywide.

Marin County Cannabis Retailer Buffer Zones

Significant Restrictions

Marin County Code of Ordinances § 5.90.061

(a)A MCDORe may only be located within the following coastal and non-coastal zoning districts: C1, CP, AP, OP, and IP.(b)A MCDORe shall not be allowed within the specified distances to the following uses that are in existence at the time the license is issued. The distance specified in this section shall be measured in the same manner as provided in subdivision (c) of California Health and Safe...

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Cannabis Regulations by City in Marin County

1 cities in Marin County have their own cannabis regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

San RafaelPop. 58,994

1 verified rule • Dispensary Zoning

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