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Zoning & permit guides
Free guides verified from municipal code. Updated as ordinances change.
Santa Monica·Cannabis·Apr 2026
Can You Open a Dispensary in Santa Monica?
Permitted by right in all non-residential zones — no license cap, 4% tax.
Santa Monica·Restaurant·Apr 2026
Santa Monica Restaurant Zoning — Where You Can Open
Permitted ≤5,000 sf in all commercial zones. No parking near transit.
Long Beach·Cannabis·Apr 2026
Long Beach Cannabis License Requirements — No Cap
Open licensing, 11 eligible zones, 7% tax with 50% equity discount.
Long Beach·Restaurant·Apr 2026
Can You Open a Restaurant in Long Beach?
Permitted in all commercial + industrial zones. Zero parking near transit.
Los Angeles·Cannabis·Mar 2026
How Many Dispensary Licenses Are Available in Los Angeles?
~200 retail cap, ~15 still available. Social equity priority.
Pasadena·Cannabis·Mar 2026
Cannabis Dispensary Rules in Pasadena
6 license cap, 3 max per district. Competitive scoring process.
Pasadena·Restaurant·Mar 2026
How to Open a Restaurant in Pasadena
Permitted in all commercial zones and 8 specific plan areas.
Culver City·Cannabis·Mar 2026
Can You Open a Dispensary in Culver City?
3 retail cap — limited availability. $59K first-year fees.
Culver City·Restaurant·Mar 2026
Can You Open a Restaurant in Culver City?
By-right in all mixed-use zones. CUP for alcohol.