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Shafter Zoning Code § 11.290 Medical Cannabis Uses Prohibited

Shafter Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-09 · Shafter

Cite as: Shafter Zoning Code § 11.290 · Text as of 2026-09-09

1. Intent

This section is intended to ensure that Medical Cannabis Uses, as defined under Section 1.190, Chapter 1, Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Shafter Municipal Code, are prohibited in all zoning districts throughout the City of Shafter.

2. Permits and Licenses Prohibited

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 Medical Cannabis Uses within the City.

3. Public Nuisance

The establishment, maintenance or operation of Medical Cannabis Uses within the City of Shafter is declared to be a public nuisance and may be abated by the City either pursuant to the City of Shafter Municipal Code or any other available legal remedies, including but not limited to declaratory relief and civil injunctions.

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