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Where is a community garden allowed in Chico?
In Chico, a community garden is allowed in 17 base zones (RS, R1, R2, R3, R4 and 12 more) (Chico use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RS, R1, R2, R3, R4, RMU, OR, OC and 9 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Chico 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
Chico's code calls this use “Community Gardens”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RS | Allowed | § 19.42.020 |
| R1 | Allowed | § 19.42.020 |
| R2 | Allowed | § 19.42.020 |
| R3 | Allowed | § 19.42.020 |
| R4 | Allowed | § 19.42.020 |
| RMU | Allowed | § 19.42.020 |
| OR | Allowed | § 19.44.020 |
| OC | Allowed | § 19.44.020 |
| CN | Allowed | § 19.44.020 |
| CC | Allowed | § 19.44.020 |
| DN | Allowed | § 19.44.020 |
| DS | Allowed | § 19.44.020 |
| CS | Allowed | § 19.44.020 |
| CR | Allowed | § 19.44.020 |
| ML | Allowed | § 19.46.020 |
| MG | Allowed | § 19.46.020 |
| IOMU | Allowed | § 19.46.020 |
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 19.76.190 Community gardens.
- Not covered here: Airport zones (S6 section has no table text); Agricultural / other districts whose tables are not in the text; TND zone designations NE/NG/NC/CORE (S10) not given as base cells. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Chico
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a community garden in the RS zone in Chico?
Yes. Chico's use table lists it as allowed in RS (§ 19.42.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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