Calimesa · Land use · Community garden
Where is a community garden allowed in Calimesa?
In Calimesa, a community garden is allowed in 7 base zones (O-S-R, R-E, R-R, R-L, R-L-M and 2 more, all with a condition) (Calimesa use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: O-S-R, R-E, R-R, R-L, R-L-M, R-M and R-H
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Calimesa 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
Calimesa's code calls this use “Community garden”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| O-S-R | Allowed — see note Note j: Subject to the provisions of CMC § 18.20.050(N) , Community Gardens. | § 18.20.030 |
| R-E | Allowed — see note Note j: Subject to the provisions of CMC § 18.20.050(N) , Community Gardens. | § 18.20.030 |
| R-R | Allowed — see note Note j: Subject to the provisions of CMC § 18.20.050(N) , Community Gardens. | § 18.20.030 |
| R-L | Allowed — see note Note j: Subject to the provisions of CMC § 18.20.050(N) , Community Gardens. | § 18.20.030 |
| R-L-M | Allowed — see note Note j: Subject to the provisions of CMC § 18.20.050(N) , Community Gardens. | § 18.20.030 |
| R-M | Allowed — see note Note j: Subject to the provisions of CMC § 18.20.050(N) , Community Gardens. | § 18.20.030 |
| R-H | Allowed — see note Note j: Subject to the provisions of CMC § 18.20.050(N) , Community Gardens. | § 18.20.030 |
What else applies
- Standards for this use: CMC § 18.20.050(N) Community Gardens (not in packet).
- Not covered here: Residential uses in downtown business zones DVC/DNC/DVS: no single-family or duplex row (S7); Industrial L-I/B-P: tables hold no dwelling, day care, school or shelter rows; Text of overlay RIPAOZ Areas 1-2 not in packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Calimesa
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a community garden in the O-S-R zone in Calimesa?
Yes, with a condition. Calimesa's use table lists it as allowed in O-S-R (§ 18.20.030). The code adds a condition: “Subject to the provisions of CMC § 18.20.050(N) , Community Gardens.”
General information, not legal advice.
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