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Where is growing crops (agriculture) allowed in Apple Valley?
In Apple Valley, growing crops (agriculture) is allowed in 10 base zones (R-VLD, R-A, R-LD, R-E, R-E ¾ and 5 more, 9 with a condition) and not allowed in 4 (Apple Valley use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-VLD, R-A, R-LD, R-E, R-E ¾, R-EQ, R-SF, I-RE and 2 more
- Not allowed: R-M, MHP, M-U and I-P
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 growing crops (agriculture) can go
Apple Valley's code calls this use “2. All types of horticulture (S1) / 3. Farms or ranches for orchards, tree crops, field crops ... (S6) / 5. Row crops, truck gardens (S8)”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| R-VLD Very Low Density Residential | Allowed — see note Note 4: These uses are permitted subject to compliance with the provisions of Chapter 9.19 , Home Occupation Permits, of this Code. | § 9.28.030 |
| R-A Residential Agriculture | Allowed — see note Note 4: These uses are permitted subject to compliance with the provisions of Chapter 9.19 , Home Occupation Permits, of this Code. | § 9.28.030 |
| R-LD Low Density Residential | Allowed — see note Note 4: These uses are permitted subject to compliance with the provisions of Chapter 9.19 , Home Occupation Permits, of this Code. | § 9.28.030 |
| R-E Estate Residential | Allowed — see note Note 4: These uses are permitted subject to compliance with the provisions of Chapter 9.19 , Home Occupation Permits, of this Code. | § 9.28.030 |
| R-E ¾ Estate Residential ¾ | Allowed — see note Note 4: These uses are permitted subject to compliance with the provisions of Chapter 9.19 , Home Occupation Permits, of this Code. | § 9.28.030 |
| R-EQ Equestrian Residential | Allowed — see note Note 4: These uses are permitted subject to compliance with the provisions of Chapter 9.19 , Home Occupation Permits, of this Code. | § 9.28.030 |
| R-SF Single Family Residential | Allowed — see note Note 4: These uses are permitted subject to compliance with the provisions of Chapter 9.19 , Home Occupation Permits, of this Code. | § 9.28.030 |
| I-RE Resource Extraction | Allowed | § 9.45.030 |
| 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 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- S8 '4. Orchards, vineyards, tree farms' is P in OS-C and OS-R. S1 PRD is CUP (uses per approved PRD). S8 'Hydroponic agriculture' is SUP.
- 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 growing crops (agriculture) in the R-M zone in Apple Valley?
No. Apple Valley's use table does not allow it in R-M (Multi-Family Residential) (§ 9.28.030).
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the R-VLD zone in Apple Valley?
Yes, with a condition. Apple Valley's use table lists it as allowed in R-VLD (Very Low Density Residential) (§ 9.28.030). The code adds a condition: “These uses are permitted subject to compliance with the provisions of Chapter 9.19 , Home Occupation Permits, of this Code.”
General information, not legal advice.
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