Lomita · Land use · Growing crops
Where is growing crops (agriculture) allowed in Lomita?
In Lomita, growing crops (agriculture) is allowed in 4 base zones (NC, CC, RC and M-C, 3 with a condition), needs a commission review and approval (article 70, zoning ordinance administration) in 1 (O-S) and not allowed in 1 (Lomita use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: NC, CC, RC and M-C
- Needs a permit: O-S
- Not allowed: DC
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Lomita 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
Lomita's code calls this use “Horticultural nurseries (commercial table); Crops, trees, bush, berry and row, including nursery stock (M-C); Nursery stock including the raising of flowers, herbs and vegetables (O-S)”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NC | Allowed — see note Note Supplemental Requirements: Includes the growing of nursery stock, but not including medical marijuana dispensaries, cannabis cultivation, or any other commercial cannabis activity | Article 41 — Permitted and Conditionally Permitted Uses |
| CC | Allowed — see note Note Supplemental Requirements: Includes the growing of nursery stock, but not including medical marijuana dispensaries, cannabis cultivation, or any other commercial cannabis activity | Article 41 — Permitted and Conditionally Permitted Uses |
| RC | Allowed — see note Note Supplemental Requirements: Includes the growing of nursery stock, but not including medical marijuana dispensaries, cannabis cultivation, or any other commercial cannabis activity | Article 41 — Permitted and Conditionally Permitted Uses |
| M-C Manufacturing-Commercial | Allowed | § 11-1.50.02 |
| O-S Open Space | Needs a commission review and approval (article 70, zoning ordinance administration) | § 11-1.26.04 |
Zones where it is not allowed
DC.
What else applies
- Not covered here: Residential zones: the Article 30 residential land use table is not in the packet (only the unlisted-use section S5); Zone names for DC, NC, CC, RC are not spelled out in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Lomita
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the O-S zone in Lomita?
Only with a commission review and approval (article 70, zoning ordinance administration). Lomita's use table lists it that way in O-S (Open Space) (§ 11-1.26.04).
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the DC zone in Lomita?
No. Lomita's use table does not allow it in DC (Article 41 — Permitted and Conditionally Permitted Uses).
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the NC zone in Lomita?
Yes, with a condition. Lomita's use table lists it as allowed in NC (Article 41 — Permitted and Conditionally Permitted Uses). The code adds a condition: “Includes the growing of nursery stock, but not including medical marijuana dispensaries, cannabis cultivation, or any other commercial cannabis activity”
General information, not legal advice.
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