Cannabis Regulations in Olmsted County, MN (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Olmsted County, Minnesota.

Verified from official government sources

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

Dispensary Zoning

Olmsted County has not opted out of cannabis businesses, but Section 10.54 confines them to specific zoning districts and shuts them out of county property entirely. Cannabis cultivation is allowed only on land zoned A-1, A-2 or A-3 Agricultural, while cannabis retailers are permitted as an Interim Use in districts like the Commercial Service District under Section 8.02.

Cannabis Business Zoning in Olmsted County

Significant Restrictions

Olmsted County Code of Ordinances, Ch. 1400 § 10.54.A, § 10.54.B (Cannabis Businesses)

A. Location Criteria- No cannabis business (including cultivation) may be located within any of the following distances: ... 5. Or on any property owned by Olmsted County. B. Cannabis Cultivation: Cannabis cultivation is only permitted in accordance with the requirements set forth in Minnesota Statutes Section 342.25 and associated Minnesota Rules and located on properties zoned Agricultural sp...

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Buffer Zones

No cannabis business, including cultivation, may operate within 1,000 feet of a school, college or university, or within 500 feet of a licensed day care, a residential treatment facility, or a public park or playground regularly used by minors, under Section 10.54.A of the county zoning ordinance.

Cannabis Business Buffer Zones in Olmsted County

Some Restrictions

Olmsted County Code of Ordinances, Ch. 1400 § 10.54.A (Cannabis Businesses, Location Criteria)

A. Location Criteria- No cannabis business (including cultivation) may be located within any of the following distances: 1. 1,000 feet of any educational institution or school, college or university, as defined in Section 2152.07 the Olmsted County Public Ordinance Regulating the Use of Cannabis and Cannabis Derived Products in Public Places. 2. 500 feet of a licensed day care facility, 3. 500 ...

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Cannabis Regulations by City in Olmsted County

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

RochesterPop. 121,395

1 verified rule • Dispensary Zoning

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