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Chapter 13B — CANNABIS-RELATED USES AND ACTIVITIES

El Segundo Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · El Segundo

15-13B-1: DEFINITIONS:

The definition of "cannabis" and related terms for the purpose of this chapter are contained in section 15-1-6, "Definitions", of this title. (Ord. 1577, 11-20-2018)

15-13B-2: PROHIBITED USES AND ACTIVITIES:

The establishment or operation of any commercial cannabis activity, cannabis-related activity, cannabis storage facility, or cannabis establishment, including any business licensed by the State or other government entity pursuant to division 10 of the Business and Professions Code, as it may be amended from time to time, is prohibited in all zoning districts and specific plan areas of the City. No use permit, variance, building permit, or any other entitlement or permit, whether administrative or discretionary, can be approved or issued for the establishment or operation of any such business or activity. (Ord. 1577, 11-20-2018)

15-13B-3: CULTIVATION OF CANNABIS FOR PERSONAL USE:

A. Outdoor Cultivation: The outdoor cultivation of cannabis is prohibited in the City of El Segundo regardless of purpose.

B. Indoor Cultivation: Not more than six (6) plants may be cultivated, planted, harvested, dried, processed or possessed at one time by persons twenty one (21) years of age or older when conducted within a single private residence and in a manner consistent with Health and Safety Code section 11362.2 and any other applicable regulations. (Ord. 1577, 11-20-2018)

15-13B-4: INTERPRETATION:

The intent of this chapter is to prohibit all cannabis-related uses and activities, including the personal cultivation of cannabis, whether medical or recreational in nature, to the maximum extent allowed under State law. Nothing in this chapter should be interpreted as allowing behavior otherwise prohibited by State law and nothing in this chapter should be interpreted as prohibiting conduct that the City is expressly preempted from prohibiting under State law. (Ord. 1577, 11-20-2018)

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▸ Contents — El Segundo Zoning Code
El Segundo Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 1 — TITLE; INTERPRETATION; DEFINITIONS
  2. Chapter 2 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  3. Chapter 3 — ZONES AND USES
  4. Chapter 5 — COMMERCIAL ZONES
  5. Chapter 7 — OVERLAY DISTRICTS
  6. Chapter 8 — OPEN SPACE (O-S) ZONE
  7. Chapter 9 — AUTOMOBILE PARKING (P) ZONE
  8. Chapter 10 — PUBLIC FACILITIES (P-F) ZONE
  9. Chapter 13 — ADULT USE ZONING REGULATIONS
  10. Chapter 13A — ASSEMBLY HALLS
  11. Chapter 13B — CANNABIS-RELATED USES AND ACTIVITIES
  12. Chapter 15 — 13C MICRO-UNITS
  13. Chapter 14 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  14. Chapter 15 — OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES
  15. Chapter 15A — WATER CONSERVATION IN LANDSCAPING
  16. Chapter 16 — DEVELOPER TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT (TDM)
  17. Chapter 17 — EMPLOYER/OCCUPANT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
  18. Chapter 18 — SIGNS
  19. Chapter 19 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
  20. Chapter 20 — TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS
  21. Chapter 21 — NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS AND USES
  22. Chapter 23 — DIRECTOR DISCRETIONARY DECISIONS
  23. Chapter 24 — VARIANCES AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
  24. Chapter 25 — SITE PLAN REVIEW
  25. Chapter 26 — COASTAL ZONE DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
  26. Chapter 27 — AMENDMENTS
  27. Chapter 28 — PUBLIC HEARINGS
  28. Chapter 29 — APPEALS
  29. Chapter 30 — ENFORCEMENT; PENALTY
  30. Chapter 31 — RIGHT OF WAY DEDICATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS
  31. Chapter 32 — DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
  32. Chapter 33 — PARKING IN-LIEU FEES
  33. Chapter 34 — CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
  34. Chapter 35 — DENSITY BONUS
  35. Chapter 36 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DI…
  36. Chapter 37 — HOUSING PROGRAMS

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