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Chapter 18.117

Willows Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-07 · Willows

MARIJUANA CULTIVATION1

Sections:

18.117.010 Definitions.

18.117.020 Marijuana cultivation.

– 18.117.030 Violations Penalty.

18.117.010 Definitions.

“Marijuana” shall have the same meaning as that set forth in California Health and Safety Code Section 11018.

“Marijuana cultivation” means the planting, growing, harvesting, drying, or processing of all marijuana, including medical marijuana.

“Medical marijuana” means marijuana that has been recommended by a licensed physician in strict accordance with California Health and Safety Code Sections 11362.5 through 11362.83, inclusive, commonly referred to as the Compassionate Use Act and the Medical Marijuana Program. [Ord. 719-16 § 5, 1-26-16].

18.117.020 Marijuana cultivation.

Marijuana cultivation by any person or entity is prohibited in all zone districts within the city of Willows. [Ord. 719-16 § 5, 1-26-16].

18.117.030 Violations – Penalty.

(1) Violation of the provisions of this chapter is declared to be a public nuisance per se, which shall be abated by way of civil abatement procedures.

(2) Each violation of this chapter and each day a violation of this chapter continues to exist shall be considered a separate and distinct violation.

(3) All means of enforcement authorized under this code may be used to address violations of this chapter, including but not limited to: civil penalties, nuisance abatement, civil actions, and administrative citations.

(4) Nothing in this chapter is intended to authorize, legalize, or permit the establishment, operation, or maintenance of any business, building, or use which violates any city of Willows ordinance or statute of the state of California regarding public nuisances, sexual conduct, lewdness, obscene or harmful matter, exhibition, or public display thereof. [Ord. 719-16 § 5, 1-26-16].

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Code reviser’s note: Ord. 719-16, adding this chapter, expires January 25, 2018, pursuant to Resolution 37-2016.

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  1. Chapter 18.05 — PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF ZONING PLAN
  2. Chapter 18.10 — DESIGNATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS
  3. Chapter 18.15 — ENFORCEMENT
  4. Chapter 18.20 — AMENDMENTS
  5. Chapter 18.25 — DEFINITIONS
  6. Chapter 18.30
  7. Chapter 18.35
  8. Chapter 18.40
  9. Chapter 18.45
  10. Chapter 18.50 — E ENTRYWAY DISTRICT
  11. Chapter 18.55 — CC CENTRAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
  12. Chapter 18.60 — CG GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
  13. Chapter 18.65 — CH HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
  14. Chapter 18.70 — ML LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
  15. Chapter 18.75 — MH HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
  16. Chapter 18.80 — OS OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
  17. Chapter 18.85 — AG AGRICULTURE GENERAL DISTRICT
  18. Chapter 18.90
  19. Chapter 18.95 — PF PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT
  20. Chapter 18.100 — F FRONTAGE COMBINING DISTRICT
  21. Chapter 18.105 — PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT COMBINING DISTRICT
  22. Chapter 18.110 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
  23. Chapter 18.115 — ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS REGULATIONS
  24. Chapter 18.117
  25. Chapter 18.120 — PARKING REGULATIONS
  26. Chapter 18.125 — COMPREHENSIVE SIGN LAW
  27. Chapter 18.130 — ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMITS
  28. Chapter 18.135 — USE PERMITS
  29. Chapter 18.140 — VARIANCES
  30. Chapter 18.141 — ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW

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