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Chapter 10.42 — PROHIBITION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA COOPERATIVES OR COLLECTIVES

La Puente Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · La Puente

10.42.010 Purpose and Applicability.

It is the purpose and intent of this Chapter to preclude the opening, establishment, and operation of medical marijuana cooperatives and collectives in all zones in the City. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

10.42.020 Medical Marijuana Cooperatives and Collectives Prohibited.

A. Medical marijuana cooperative or collective is not a permitted use and is prohibited in all zones throughout the City. No permit or any other applicable license or entitlement for use, nor any business license, shall be approved or issued for the establishment, maintenance or operation of a medical marijuana cooperative or collective within the City.

B. The establishment, maintenance, or operation of a medical marijuana cooperative or collective within the City is declared to be a public nuisance and may be abated by the City either pursuant to Chapter 3.20 of the La Puente Municipal Code or any other available legal remedies, including but not limited to declaratory relief and civil injunctions. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

10.42.030 Violation and Enforcement.

The establishment, maintenance, or operation of a medical marijuana cooperative or collective in violation of or in non-compliance with any of the requirements of this Chapter or applicable provisions of Title 10 (Zoning) or La Puente Municipal Code shall be subject to any enforcement remedies available under the law and/or La Puente Municipal Code, including but not limited to Chapter 1.12 and Chapter 3.20. In addition, the City may enforce the violation of this Chapter by means of civil enforcement through a restraining order, a preliminary or permanent injunction, or by any other means authorized under the law. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

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La Puente Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 10.02 — PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY OF THE ZONING CODE
  2. Chapter 10.04 — INTERPRETATION OF THE ZONING CODE
  3. Chapter 10.12 — COMMERCIAL ZONES (C-1 AND C-2)
  4. Chapter 10.14 — COMMERCIAL-MANUFACTURING ZONE (CM)
  5. Chapter 10.16 — PUBLIC FACILITIES ZONE (PF)
  6. Chapter 10.24 — SITE PLANNING AND GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  7. Chapter 10.26 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
  8. Chapter 10.28 — FENCES, HEDGES, AND WALLS
  9. Chapter 10.30 — Off-Street Parking and Loading
  10. Chapter 10.32 — LANDSCAPING
  11. Chapter 10.34 — SIGNS
  12. Chapter 10.36 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
  13. Chapter 10.38 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
  14. Chapter 10.40 — TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT
  15. Chapter 10.42 — PROHIBITION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA COOPERATIVES …
  16. Chapter 10.44 — MARIJUANA REGULATIONS
  17. Chapter 10.50 — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES AND ACTIVITIES
  18. Chapter 10.60 — GENERAL NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS
  19. Chapter 10.62 — ADULT BUSINESSES
  20. Chapter 10.63 — NONCONFORMING PARCELS
  21. Chapter 10.64 — NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES
  22. Chapter 10.66 — NONCONFORMING USES
  23. Chapter 10.68 — NONCONFORMING SIGNS
  24. Chapter 10.72 — MISCELLANEOUS NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS
  25. Chapter 10.80 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  26. Chapter 10.82 — PERMIT APPLICATION FILING AND PROCESSING
  27. Chapter 10.84 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND MINOR USE PERMITS
  28. Chapter 10.88 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
  29. Chapter 10.90 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
  30. Chapter 10.94 — SITE PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW
  31. Chapter 10.96 — TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
  32. Chapter 10.98 — VARIANCES AND MINOR VARIANCES
  33. Chapter 10.100 — ZONING CLEARANCES
  34. Chapter 10.102 — PERMIT IMPLEMENTATION, TIME LIMITS, AND EXTEN…
  35. Chapter 10.110 — ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
  36. Chapter 10.112 — AMENDMENTS (GENERAL PLAN, ZONING CODE, AND ZO…
  37. Chapter 10.114 — APPEALS
  38. Chapter 10.116 — PUBLIC NOTICES AND HEARINGS
  39. Chapter 10.118 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
  40. Chapter 10.120 — SPECIFIC PLANS
  41. Chapter 10.122 — PERMIT REVOCATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS
  42. Chapter 10.132 — DEFINITIONS

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