Chapter 17.33 — MARIJUANA

A. Marijuana facilities are prohibited from opening and operating within any zone in the city of Rancho Mirage.

B. A marijuana facility is defined as any place, location, building, structure, or establishment where marijuana is traded, exchanged, sold, distributed, cultivated, manufactured, processed, tested, or utilized for any purpose whatsoever.

C. A marijuana facility shall not include any place where the marijuana activity is limited to the personal use, cultivation, processing, manufacturing, or possession of marijuana by a qualified patient, primary caregiver, or person twenty-one years of age or older, provided such activity complies with all applicable state and local laws and regulations.

(Ord. 1009 § 4, 2011; Ord. 1113 § 4, 2016)

A. The cultivation of marijuana is prohibited in all zones of the city, other than residential areas by a qualified patient, primary caregiver, or person twenty-one years of age or older and limited to his or her personal use, and done in compliance with all applicable state and local laws and regulations.

B. The cultivation of marijuana pursuant to this section shall only be conducted inside a private residence or a structure to a private residence which is located upon the grounds of a private residence that is fully enclosed and secured outside the plain view from any public sidewalk, road, park, or other public right-of-way or property.

C. The cultivation of marijuana pursuant to this section shall be limited to not more than six living plants planted, cultivated, harvested, dried, or processed within a single private residence or an accessory structure to a private residence which is located upon the grounds of a private residence and fully enclosed and secure.

(Ord. 1009 § 4, 2011; Ord. 1113 § 4, 2016)

A. Marijuana delivery services are permitted without the need of a zoning permit provided that a city business license is first obtained pursuant to the provisions of Title 5 of this code.

B. A marijuana delivery service is defined as any commercial or non-profit service which delivers marijuana for any lawful purpose, in compliance with all applicable state and local laws and regulations, originating from a location outside the city to a final destination inside the city.

(Ord. 1009 § 4, 2011; Ord. 1113 § 4, 2016)