Escondido · Land use · Growing crops
Where is growing crops (agriculture) allowed in Escondido?
In Escondido, growing crops (agriculture) is allowed in 3 base zones (R-A, R-E and R-1) and not allowed in 5 (Escondido use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-A, R-E and R-1
- Not allowed: R-T, R-2, R-3, R-4 and R-5
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Escondido 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
Escondido's code calls this use “Truck crops (includes vegetables, berries, melons); orchards and vineyards (fruit and tree nuts); horticultural specialties”. 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.
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Row "Field and seed crops": P in R-A only. Wineries and a farm-product stand are separate rows. Accessory "Vegetable and flower gardens" P in all 8 zones (S7).
- Not covered here: OS (open space) zone principal uses; commercial zones (Article 16) principal use tables; industrial zones (Article 26) principal use tables; S-P specific plan zone (defined per plan). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Escondido
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the R-T zone in Escondido?
No. Escondido's use table does not allow it in R-T (§ 33-94).
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the R-A zone in Escondido?
Yes. Escondido's use table lists it as allowed in R-A (§ 33-94).
General information, not legal advice.
Ask about growing crops (agriculture) at an address in Escondido
Ask GoCodebook what the zoning at a specific address allows and get an answer that cites the section.
Ask your question