Morro Bay · Land use · Community garden
Where is a community garden allowed in Morro Bay?
In Morro Bay, a community garden is allowed in 9 base zones (RL, RS, RM, RH, NC and 4 more) and not allowed in 3 (Morro Bay use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RL, RS, RM, RH, NC, CC, TMU, PF and 1 more
- Not allowed: DC, VSC and OS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Morro Bay Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where a community garden can go
Morro Bay's code calls this use “Community Garden”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RL | Allowed | § 17.07.020 |
| RS | Allowed | § 17.07.020 |
| RM | Allowed | § 17.07.020 |
| RH | Allowed | § 17.07.020 |
| NC | Allowed | § 17.08.020 |
| CC | Allowed | § 17.08.020 |
| TMU | Allowed | § 17.08.020 |
| PF | Allowed | § 17.10.020 |
| PR | Allowed | § 17.10.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 17.30.270 Urban Agriculture.
- Market Garden (<1 acre P; 1 acre or more M/C) and Private Garden are separate rows and not used.
- Not covered here: CF, H, WF (waterfront/harbor districts, S6) list water-related uses only; none of the 16 uses appears there. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Morro Bay
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a community garden in the DC zone in Morro Bay?
No. Morro Bay's use table does not allow it in DC (§ 17.08.020).
Can I have a community garden in the RL zone in Morro Bay?
Yes. Morro Bay's use table lists it as allowed in RL (§ 17.07.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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