IN GENERAL

Glendale City Code ch. 21.4, art. I

in effect

Glendale City Code § 21.4-1 Definitions.

Sec. 21.4-1. - Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Medical Marijuana: All parts of the genus cannabis whether growing or not, and the seed of such plants that may be administered to treat or alleviate a qualifying patient's debilitating medical condition or symptoms associated with the patient's debilitating medical condition. Medical Marijuana Cultivation: The process by which a person grows a marijuana plant. A facility shall mean a building, structure or premises used for the cultivation or storage of medical marijuana that is physically separate and off-site from a medical marijuana dispensary. Medical Marijuana Dispensary: A non-profit entity defined in A.R.S. § 36-2801(11) that sells, distributes, transmits gives, dispenses, or otherwise provides medical marijuana to qualifying patients. Medical Marijuana Dispensary Offsite Cultivation Location: The additional location where marijuana is cultivated by a Medical Marijuana Dispensary as referenced in A.R.S. § 36-2804(B) (1) (b) (ii). Medical Marijuana Establishment: Any facility required to obtain a license pursuant to this chapter. Medical Marijuana Infusion (or Manufacturing) Facility: A facility that incorporates medical marijuana (cannabis) by the means of cooking, blending, or incorporation into consumable/edible goods. (Ord. No. 2764, § 1, 2-22-11)

Glendale City Code § 21.4-2 Hours of operation.

Sec. 21.4-2. - Hours of operation. Medical Marijuana Dispensary hours of operation shall be in compliance with Zoning Ordinance of the City of Glendale, Arizona Sec. 7.800 et seq. (Ord. No. 2764, § 1, 2-22-11)

Glendale City Code § 21.4-3 Compliance with administrative regulations.

Sec. 21.4-3. - Compliance with administrative regulations. The chief of police and the tax and license manager may adopt such rules and regulations as they deem necessary to implement and enforce the provisions of this chapter; provided, that such rules and regulations are consistent with this chapter. All such administrative rules and regulations are subject to the approval of the city manager. All persons who are required to be licensed under this chapter shall comply with all rules and regulations so adopted. (Ord. No. 2764, § 1, 2-22-11)

Glendale City Code § 21.4-4 Compliance with other laws.

Sec. 21.4-4. - Compliance with other laws. The Medical Marijuana Establishment shall remain in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, including administrative regulations. The issuance of a city medical marijuana license shall not be construed as authority to engage in any business activity which is in violation of any other law or regulations to which such activity is subject, or to conduct activities on any property in violation of the zoning ordinance. (Ord. No. 2764, § 1, 2-22-11)

Source: City of Glendale, Arizona, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/az/glendale/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH21.4MEMAES_ARTIINGEFetched: 11/1/2026