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Where is growing crops (agriculture) allowed in Davis?
In Davis, growing crops (agriculture) is allowed in 9 base zones (A, R-1, R-2, R-2-CD, R-2-MH and 4 more, 8 with a condition) (Davis use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: A, R-1, R-2, R-2-CD, R-2-MH, R-3, I-R, I and 1 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Davis 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
Davis's code calls this use “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.
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| A Agricultural | Allowed | § 40.02.020 |
| R-1 Residential One-Family | Allowed — see note Note limit: Agriculture is permitted 'except the raising of animals or fowl for commercial purposes, or the sale of any products at retail on the premises.' | § 40.03.020 |
| R-2 Residential One- and Two-Family | Allowed — see note Note limit: Agriculture is permitted 'except the raising of animals or fowl for commercial purposes, or the sale of any products at retail on the premises.' | § 40.04.020 |
| R-2-CD Residential One- and Two-Family Conservation | Allowed — see note Note limit: Agriculture is permitted 'except the raising of animals or fowl for commercial purposes, or the sale of any products at retail on the premises.' | § 40.04A.020 |
| R-2-MH Residential One- and Two-Family and Mobile Home | Allowed — see note Note limit: Agriculture is permitted 'except the raising of animals or fowl for commercial purposes, or the sale of any products at retail on the premises.' | § 40.07.020 |
| R-3 Residential Garden Apartment | Allowed — see note Note limit: Agriculture is permitted 'except the raising of animals or fowl for commercial purposes, or the sale of any products at retail on the premises.' | § 40.08.020 |
| I-R Industrial Administration and Research | Allowed — see note Note limit: Agriculture is permitted 'except the raising of animals or fowl for commercial purposes, or the sale of any products at retail on the premises.' | § 40.19.020 |
| I Industrial | Allowed — see note Note limit: Agriculture is permitted 'except the raising of animals or fowl for commercial purposes, or the sale of any products at retail on the premises.' | § 40.20.020 |
| S Interim Study | Allowed — see note Note limit: Agricultural use is permitted 'except the raising of animals or fowl for commercial purposes.' | § 40.21.020 |
What else applies
- Downtown 'Urban Agriculture': AUP in N-M, N-L, MS-M, not permitted in MS-L (used for community-garden). A district lists field crops, tree crops, nurseries, greenhouses and also livestock ranges / animal husbandry.
- Not covered here: Downtown zone names (N-M, N-L, MS-M, MS-L) are not spelled out in the packet; Sections 40.26.135, 40.26.160, 40.26.270, 40.26.255 and the definitions in 40.01.010 (group care home, day care center) are not in the packet; R-3-L / R-3-M sub-districts named in S10/S23 have no table of their own in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the A zone in Davis?
Yes. Davis's use table lists it as allowed in A (Agricultural) (§ 40.02.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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