Indian Wells · Land use · Growing crops
Where is growing crops (agriculture) allowed in Indian Wells?
In Indian Wells, growing crops (agriculture) is needs a conditional use permit in 8 (NPR, RVLD, RLD, RMD, RMHD and 3 more) (Indian Wells use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: NPR, RVLD, RLD, RMD, RMHD, PB, PF and WC
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Indian Wells 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
Indian Wells'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 |
|---|---|---|
| NPR Natural Preserve | Needs a conditional use permit | § 21.12.030 |
| RVLD Very Low Density Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | § 21.12.030 |
| RLD Low Density Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | § 21.12.030 |
| RMD Medium Density Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | § 21.12.030 |
| RMHD Medium High Density Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | § 21.12.030 |
| PB Public Benefit | Needs a conditional use permit | § 21.12.030 |
| PF | Needs a conditional use permit | § 21.12.030 |
| WC | Needs a conditional use permit | § 21.12.030 |
What else applies
- Not covered here: Affordable Housing, Senior Housing and Highway 111 overlays (not columns of the matrix); names of PF, PP, WC, POS columns are not stated in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Indian Wells
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the NPR zone in Indian Wells?
Only with a conditional use permit. Indian Wells's use table lists it that way in NPR (Natural Preserve) (§ 21.12.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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