Arizona Cannabis Real Estate Realtor®
Zoning-First. Compliance-Driven. Deal-Ready.
Arizona Cannabis Experience.
Bronson Real Estate specializes in cannabis and commercial real estate across the State of Arizona, Phoenix and the Greater Maricopa County. We help operators, investors, and landlords secure compliant, high-value properties in one of the most competitive cannabis markets in the country. We have helped operators go through City of Phoenix Zoning applications, appeals, and Board of Adjustment meetings for zoning and variance requests. We’ve also been on the operator side, inside dozens of dispensaries and cultivations and manufacturing facilities across Arizona. We have been through dozens of Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) inspections, license applications and renewals, Requests for More Information, etc.
Dispensaries • Cultivation • Manufacturing • Industrial Facilities
What We Offer
As dedicated Phoenix cannabis real estate agents, we provide end-to-end advisory and brokerage services:
Zoning & Compliance Review
City of Phoenix zoning code interpretation analysis (and all Arizona Municipalities)
School, church, and use-buffer setback verification
Cannabis-friendly zoning overlays
Cannabis use verification by zoning district
Parcel-level zoning confirmation (not just map-level)
School, church, daycare & residential buffer measurement validation
Cannabis-friendly zoning overlays & special planning areas
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) likelihood assessment
Special Use Permit (SUP) likelihood assessment
Existing use & non-conforming use analysis
Zoning history & prior cannabis approvals review
Development standards review (setbacks, parking, FAR, height)
Allowed vs. prohibited cannabis activities (retail, cultivation, manufacturing)
State vs. municipal rule conflict identification
Preliminary compliance review before capital commitment
Pre-LOI feasibility checks to avoid “dead-on-arrival” deals
Red-flag identification before escrow or lease execution
Coordination with zoning officials & planning departments
Timeline risk assessment for entitlements & approvals
Site Selection & Acquisition
“Zoning is reviewed before offers are made, not before money is at risk.”
Dispensary locations
Cultivation & manufacturing facilities
Industrial and warehouse properties
Off-market opportunities
Zoning & land-use feasibility analysis
Cannabis-compliant site selection (city, county & state level)
Entitlement-ready and entitlement-possible properties
Adaptive reuse opportunities (retail, industrial, flex)
Sale-leaseback acquisitions
Expansion and second-location sourcing
Co-tenancy and buffer-zone compliance review
Power, water, and infrastructure suitability analysis
Distance-to-school / church mapping & risk review
Conditional use permit (CUP) alignment support
Local municipality strategy & positioning
Landlord & Investor Representation
“Cannabis Tenants are underwritten, not just placed.”
Cannabis-ready lease structures (NNN, modified gross, industrial)
Rent structures aligned with licensing and buildout timelines
Market rent optimization for cannabis vs. traditional users
Risk mitigation strategies specific to cannabis tenancy
Tenant vetting beyond licensing (operator strength & capital review)
Operator positioning to municipalities & property stakeholders
Letter of Intent (LOI) structuring to protect ownership interests
Security deposit and guaranty strategy
Compliance-based lease clauses & operational safeguards
Co-tenancy and use-restriction protection
Escalation and renewal strategy planning
Exit-focused lease structuring for future sale or refinance
Sale-leaseback advisory for cannabis operators
Quiet marketing to vetted, qualified operators only
Off-market tenant sourcing
Due diligence coordination with legal & compliance teams
Transaction Management
We manage risk, timelines, and stakeholders, so deals don’t fall apart in escrow.
End-to-end deal management from LOI to closing
Timeline control across escrow, licensing, and entitlements
Coordination with Arizona’s top cannabis attorneys & land-use consultants
Compliance-first execution with investor-friendly structuring
Issue spotting before they become deal delays
Due diligence oversight (title, zoning, use approvals)
Lease & purchase agreement review support (business terms focus)
Municipal coordination during escrow when required
Closing condition tracking & contingency management
Escrow instruction review & milestone monitoring
Lender, title, and escrow coordination
Multi-party communication management (owners, operators, counsel)
Licensing-aligned closing strategy
Problem-solving during inspections & regulatory review
Calm execution in high-pressure, time-sensitive transactions
“Cannabis zoning in Phoenix is property-to-property, not block to block. You could have a cannabis compliant property and it’s neighbor could be buffered out. It’s that tight.”
We stay current on:
City of Phoenix cannabis ordinances and changes
Use permits & overlays
Planning & zoning interpretations
Case Study and previous approved variances
Enforcement trends and policy shifts
New License Allocations
This allows our clients to move faster and with confidence.
Who We Work With
Cannabis operators & MSOs
Licensed applicants & expansion groups
Industrial & retail landlords
Developers & investors
Whether you’re entering the Phoenix market or expanding an existing footprint, we act as your strategic real estate partner.
Cannabis real estate is subject to local, state, and federal regulations. Bronson Real Estate provides real estate strategic consulting and advisory services and does not offer legal advice. All transactions are conducted in compliance with Arizona law and ADRE guidelines.
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