Apple Valley · Land use · Community garden
Where is a community garden allowed in Apple Valley?
In Apple Valley, a community garden is allowed in 2 base zones (OS-C and OS-R, all with a condition) and needs a conditional use permit in 1 (P-F) (Apple Valley use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: OS-C and OS-R
- Needs a permit: P-F
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Apple Valley Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where a community garden can go
Apple Valley's code calls this use “6. Community gardens (S8) / 2. Community gardens (S11)”. Each row links to the use table it comes from. A zone marked “see note” has a condition in the code, for example upper floors only or a larger lot.
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| OS-C Open Space/Conservation District | Allowed — see note Note P: P: Permitted uses, subject to Development Permit process | § 9.55.030 |
| OS-R Open Space/Recreation District | Allowed — see note Note P: P: Permitted uses, subject to Development Permit process | § 9.55.030 |
| P-F Public Facility | Needs a conditional use permit | § 9.57.030 |
What else applies
- Not listed in residential, commercial or industrial districts. S1 'All types of horticulture' is a different row.
- Not covered here: S2/S5/S7 are specific-use regulation chapters, not use tables; Specific plan districts (S10) have no use table; PRD cells left out (uses per approved PRD). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Apple Valley
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a community garden in the P-F zone in Apple Valley?
Only with a conditional use permit. Apple Valley's use table lists it that way in P-F (Public Facility) (§ 9.57.030).
Can I have a community garden in the OS-C zone in Apple Valley?
Yes, with a condition. Apple Valley's use table lists it as allowed in OS-C (Open Space/Conservation District) (§ 9.55.030). The code adds a condition: “P: Permitted uses, subject to Development Permit process”
General information, not legal advice.
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