Cannabis Regulations in Yellowstone County, MT (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Yellowstone County, Montana.
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Dispensary Zoning
In unincorporated Yellowstone County, the Zoning Code allows marijuana dispensaries only in the zone districts where Table 27-1000.1 marks them PR (permitted with restrictions), and only outside a hard 600-foot buffer from schools, churches, parks with playgrounds, day cares, youth centers and behavioral health facilities. Section 27-1005.Q bars any variance from that distance, and dispensaries already inside the buffer are treated as nonconforming uses rather than banned outright.
Marijuana Dispensary Zoning in Yellowstone County
Significant RestrictionsYellowstone County Zoning Code § 27-1005.Q
Q. MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES The following standards apply to all marijuana dispensaries within the County jurisdictional zoning area. 1. Separation distances. (a) All marijuana dispensaries shall be separated by 600 feet from religious institutions, primary and secondary educational facilities, public parks that contain a children's playground or playfield, day care centers, youth centers, behavi...
Buffer Zones
In unincorporated Yellowstone County, Montana, marijuana dispensaries must sit at least 600 feet from religious institutions, schools, playground parks, day care centers, youth centers, and behavioral health facilities. The Yellowstone County Zoning Code sets this buffer as an absolute floor: the County Zoning Commission and Board of County Commissioners allow no variance, adjustment, or reduction, so a site that falls short cannot be approved regardless of hardship.
Cannabis Dispensary Buffer Zones in Yellowstone County
Significant RestrictionsYellowstone County Zoning Code § 27-1005.Q.1
MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES The following standards apply to all marijuana dispensaries within the County jurisdictional zoning area. 1. Separation distances. (a) All marijuana dispensaries shall be separated by 600 feet from religious institutions, primary and secondary educational facilities, public parks that contain a children's playground or playfield, day care centers, youth centers, behaviora...
Cannabis Regulations by City in Yellowstone County
1 cities in Yellowstone County have their own cannabis regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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