Cannabis Regulations in Multnomah County, OR (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Multnomah County, Oregon.
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Dispensary Zoning
In unincorporated Multnomah County, marijuana dispensing or retailing is allowed only in the specific base zones listed in the zoning code's marijuana-business table, and any such business must sit at least 1,000 feet from a public or private school.
Multnomah County Dispensary Zoning & School Buffer
Significant RestrictionsMultnomah County Code § 39.8500(E)(1)
(E) A Marijuana Business is required to meet the criteria referenced in Table A and must comply with the following: (1) A Marijuana Business shall be located a minimum of 1,000 feet from a public or private school. (a) The measurement in the Exclusive Farm Use base zone shall be made using a straight line (S-1 2022) extending horizontally from the closest school property line to the closest pa...
Buffer Zones
Unincorporated Multnomah County requires every Marijuana Business, production, processing, wholesaling, dispensing or retailing, to sit at least 1,000 feet from any public or private school. Portland sets its own cannabis zoning and is not covered by this county rule.
Multnomah County School Buffer for Cannabis
Some RestrictionsMultnomah County Code § 39.8500(E)(1)
A Marijuana Business shall be located a minimum of 1,000 feet from a public or private school. (a) The measurement in the Exclusive Farm Use base zone shall be made using a straight line (S-1 2022) extending horizontally from the closest school property line to the closest part of any canopy area or building or structure used for marijuana production or marijuana processing. (b) The measuremen...
Cannabis Regulations by City in Multnomah County
2 cities in Multnomah County have their own cannabis regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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