Cannabis Regulations in Yolo County, CA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

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

Dispensary Zoning

Storefront cannabis retail in unincorporated Yolo County is confined to Commercial (C-G, C-H) and Industrial (I-L, I-H) zones and needs a Major Use Permit. It is barred outright in Agricultural and Residential zones, and the code prohibits any cannabis use in a zone not listed in its development table.

Cannabis Retail Zoning in Yolo County

Significant Restrictions

Yolo County Code of Ordinances §§ 8-2.1405, 8-2.1407

Sec. 8-2.1405. Cannabis use categories and types. ... D. Retail. 1. Retail – Storefront 2. Retail – Non-Storefront 3. Special Cannabis Event – Tasting, promotional activities, and special events related to cannabis are prohibited in Yolo County. ... Sec. 8-2.1407. Table of Cannabis Development Regulations.11 ... Acronyms: UP(M) = Major Use Permit; N = Not Allowed ... Notes: 13. Cannabis uses ar...

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Buffer Zones

New or relocating Yolo County cannabis operations must sit at least 1,000 feet from public parks and from public or licensed private schools, day cares, places of worship, and drug or alcohol treatment facilities. Existing licensees get a reduced 600-foot buffer; Capay Valley uses a flat 1,000-foot rule.

Cannabis Setbacks from Schools and Parks

Significant Restrictions

Yolo County Code of Ordinances § 8-2.1408(E)

E. Buffers. Unless otherwise identified, the following buffers are required between any cannabis use and any identified sensitive land use: ... Public parks: 1,000 ft for new or relocating licensees, 1,000 ft in Capay Valley, 600 ft for Existing Licensees; Measure Buffer From: Parcel. ... Licensed day cares / Recognized places of worship / Public or licensed private schools / Licensed treatment...

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Cannabis Regulations by City in Yolo County

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

West SacramentoPop. 53,915

2 verified rules • Buffer Zones, Dispensary Zoning

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