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Where is growing crops (agriculture) allowed in Fullerton?
In Fullerton, growing crops (agriculture) is allowed in 4 base zones (O-S, O-G, M-P and M-G) and needs a permit in 14 (R-1, R-1P, R-2, R-2P, R-G and 9 more) (Fullerton use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: O-S, O-G, M-P and M-G
- Needs a permit: R-1, R-1P, R-2, R-2P, R-G, R-3R, R-3, R-3P and 6 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Fullerton 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
Fullerton'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 |
|---|---|---|
| O-S | Allowed Code row: “Non-commercial agricultural uses” | § 15.27.030 |
| O-G | Allowed Code row: “Agricultural uses” | § 15.45.020 |
| M-P | Allowed Code row: “Agricultural production” | § 15.40.020 |
| M-G | Allowed Code row: “Agricultural production” | § 15.40.020 |
| R-1 | Needs a minor site plan | § 15.17.020 |
| R-1P | Needs a minor site plan | § 15.17.020 |
| R-2 R-2 Zone | Needs a minor site plan | § 15.17.020 |
| R-2P | Needs a minor site plan | § 15.17.020 |
| R-G | Needs a minor site plan | § 15.17.020 |
| R-3R | Needs a minor site plan | § 15.17.020 |
| R-3 | Needs a minor site plan | § 15.17.020 |
| R-3P | Needs a minor site plan | § 15.17.020 |
| R-4 | Needs a minor site plan | § 15.17.020 |
| R-5 | Needs a minor site plan | § 15.17.020 |
| R-MH | Needs a minor site plan | § 15.17.020 |
| G-C | Needs a conditional use permit | § 15.30.030 |
| C-3 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 15.30.030 |
| C-M | Needs a conditional use permit | § 15.30.030 |
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 15.55.020(A) Agriculture.
- O-S: non-commercial agricultural uses are permitted, commercial agriculture is CUP (S9, S10). O-G: agricultural uses permitted (S15). P-L: commercial agricultural production CUP (S8). M-P/M-G: 'Agricultural production' X (NAICS 111).
- Not covered here: § 15.55.030 (conditions for special uses, cited for religious institution, private school, childcare center, bed and breakfast, RCFE, retirement complex) is not in the packet; only § 15.55.020 is; C-G (Commercial Greenbelt) is a specific plan with no use table; PRD and P-L lists were read only for these 16 uses. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Fullerton
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the R-1 zone in Fullerton?
Only with a minor site plan. Fullerton's use table lists it that way in R-1 (§ 15.17.020).
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the O-S zone in Fullerton?
Yes. Fullerton's use table lists it as allowed in O-S (§ 15.27.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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