Summary of Chapter 7.40 Medical and Non-Medical Marijuana Cultivation for Personal Use Ordinance Requirements:
The bullet points
listed below are a summary of provisions contained
in Yuba County Ordinance Code, Chapter 7.40.
The list is not all inclusive and other regulations
may apply.
Marijuana can only
be cultivated on a parcel that has a legally established
and permitted dwelling/residence.
There is no distinction
between a mature or an immature marijuana plant.
Marijuana shall be
for personal use, either for medical or non-medical
purposes.
Outdoor cultivation
is prohibited.
Cultivation of more
than 6 plants is prohibited. 6 plants is the
maximum number of marijuana plants per parcel/private
residence regardless of parcel size or number of
individuals participating in the cultivation.
Cultivation of up
to 6 plants may occur within the defined area of
cultivation within a dwelling/private residence or
qualifying accessory structure (Please note: a permit
from Yuba County Building Department is required for
construction of accessory structures greater than 120 sq
ft in size).
The defined area of
cultivation shall:
Be indoors (must meet the definition for “indoor”)
Be securable (must prevent unauthorized access)
Have electricity (service must be sufficiently
sized to handle the electrical load)
Have a ventilation and filtration system capable
of controlling humidity and preventing odors from
exiting the structure
Be screened from public view
For more detailed information please read the complete ordinance. You can obtain a copy by clicking the following Link:
or by visiting our office at:
County of Yuba
Community Development and Services Agency
Code Enforcement Division
915 8th Street, Suite 123
Marysville, CA 95901
Questions can be directed to the Code Enforcement Division via:
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