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Where is growing crops (agriculture) allowed in Calexico?

In Calexico, growing crops (agriculture) is allowed in 8 base zones (RR, R-1, RC, RA, R-2 and 3 more) (Calexico use tables, read October 2026).

Key points

  • Allowed: RR, R-1, RC, RA, R-2, A, OS and MHP

Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Calexico 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

Calexico's code calls this use “All types of horticulture / agriculture”. 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.

ZoneStatusCode
RR
Allowed
Code row: “B.1. All types of horticulture only for residential use”
§ 17.03.110
R-1
Allowed
Code row: “B.1. All types of horticulture only for residential use”
§ 17.03.110
RC
Allowed
Code row: “B.1. All types of horticulture only for residential use”
§ 17.03.110
RA
Allowed
Code row: “B.1. All types of horticulture only for residential use”
§ 17.03.110
R-2
Allowed
Code row: “B.1. All types of horticulture only for residential use”
§ 17.03.110
A Agricultural Zone
Allowed
Code row: “A.1. All types of agriculture, horticulture and grazing”
§ 17.09.420
OS Open Space Zone
Allowed
Code row: “5. All types of horticulture”
§ 17.09.520
MHP Mobilehome Park Zone
Allowed
Code row: “B.1. All types of horticulture”
§ 17.09.120

What else applies

  • In R zones the row is limited to residential use. S4 (I, IL, BP) agricultural rows show X X X, but the section heading row carries a stray 'P | P | X'; not used.
  • Not covered here: names of R, C and I zones (tables give codes only). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.

Other uses in Calexico

Who this affects

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Frequently asked questions

Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the RR zone in Calexico?

Yes. Calexico's use table lists it as allowed in RR (§ 17.03.110).

General information, not legal advice.

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