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Chapter 158 — CANNABIS

§ 158.001 CHAPTER PURPOSE.

Eureka Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Eureka

(A) This chapter establishes regulations for commercial cannabis uses and cannabis cultivation for personal use. These regulations are intended to:

  • (1) Provide safe access to medicinal and adult-use cannabis and cannabis products;

  • (2) Prevent adverse impacts to adjacent properties, surrounding neighborhoods, and the general community;

  • (3) Minimize potential environmental impacts resulting from commercial cannabis uses;

  • (4) Promote economic vitality, new business investment, and the creation and retention of quality jobs;

  • (5) Allow for a diversity of cannabis-related uses in Eureka;

  • (6) Provide for an efficient approval process for city-required permits and licenses;

  • (7) Implement and enforce state law while not duplicating the requirements of state licensing authorities;

(8) Ensure city-issued commercial cannabis licenses generate sufficient revenue to cover city costs to oversee and regulate commercial cannabis businesses;

  • (9) Assist law enforcement agencies in performing their duties effectively and in accordance with state law; and

  • (10) Ensure cannabis uses operate in compliance with this chapter.

(B) This chapter implements the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA), codified in Cal. Business and Professions Code §§ 26000 - 26250 (Cannabis).

(Ord. 933-C.S., passed 7-19-22)

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  22. Chapter 39 — CITY POLICY
  23. Chapter 40 — TRANSFERS OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY
  24. Chapter 50 — SEWERS
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  26. Chapter 52 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
  27. Chapter 53 — WATER
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  29. Chapter 55 — ENERGY
  30. Chapter 56 — STREETS
  31. Chapter 70 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  32. Chapter 71 — TRAFFIC RULES
  33. Chapter 72 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  34. Chapter 73 — BICYCLES
  35. Chapter 75 — MOBILE VENDORS OPERATING UPON A STREET
  36. Chapter 90 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  37. Chapter 91 — ANIMALS
  38. Chapter 92 — FIRE PREVENTION
  39. Chapter 93 — PARKS AND RECREATION
  40. Chapter 94 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
  41. Chapter 95 — MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
  42. Chapter 96 — PARADES AND ASSEMBLIES
  43. Chapter 97 — SMOKING
  44. Chapter 98 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  45. Chapter 99 — TRAINS AND RAILROADS
  46. Chapter 100 — HARBOR REGULATIONS
  47. Chapter 101 — FILMING
  48. Chapter 102 — BEEKEEPING
  49. Chapter 103 — PRIVATE SECURITY AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
  50. Chapter 104 — MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
  51. Chapter 110 — BUSINESS LICENSES
  52. Chapter 112 — AMBULANCES
  53. Chapter 113 — AMUSEMENTS
  54. Chapter 114 — CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
  55. Chapter 115 — FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS AND OUTDOOR DINING AREAS
  56. Chapter 117 — MASSAGE PARLORS
  57. Chapter 118 — SOLICITORS, CANVASSERS, AND SIDEWALK VENDORS
  58. Chapter 119 — SECOND-HAND DEALERS
  59. Chapter 120 — TAXICABS AND LIMOUSINES
  60. Chapter 121 — OTHER VEHICLES FOR HIRE
  61. Chapter 122 — FOREIGN-TRADE ZONE
  62. Chapter 130 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE AND SAFETY
  63. Chapter 131 — PROPERTY OFFENSES
  64. Chapter 132 — DRUG OFFENSES
  65. Chapter 133 — WEAPONS OFFENSES
  66. Chapter 134 — ABATEMENT OF CHRONIC NUISANCE PROPERTIES
  67. Chapter 150 — BUILDING REGULATIONS
  68. Chapter 151 — AIRPORT ZONING
  69. Chapter 152 — PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATION
  70. Chapter 153 — FLOOD HAZARD AREA REGULATIONS
  71. Chapter 154 — SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
  72. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS
  73. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS (old)
  74. Chapter 156 — COASTAL ZONING REGULATIONS
  75. Chapter 157 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  76. ▸ Chapter 158 — CANNABIS
    Overview
    1. § 158.001 CHAPTER PURPOSE.
    2. § 158.002 APPLICABILITY.
    3. § 158.003 RELATIONSHIP TO STATE AND FEDERAL LAW.
    4. § 158.004 SEVERABILITY.
    5. § 158.005 DEFINITIONS.
    6. § 158.010 SUBCHAPTER PURPOSE.
    7. § 158.011 PERSONAL USE CANNABIS CULTIVATION.
    8. § 158.020 SUBCHAPTER PURPOSE.
    9. § 158.021 STANDARDS FOR ALL DISTRICTS.
    10. § 158.022 TEMPORARY CANNABIS EVENTS.
    11. § 158.030 SUBCHAPTER PURPOSE.
    12. § 158.031 COMMERCIAL CANNABIS LICENSES.
    13. § 158.032 ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES.
  77. Chapter 159 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES

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