Placentia · Land use · Growing crops
Where is growing crops (agriculture) allowed in Placentia?
In Placentia, growing crops (agriculture) is allowed in 2 base zones (R-A and M, 1 with a condition) and needs an use permit in 3 (R-1, R-2 and PUD) (Placentia use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-A and M
- Needs a permit: R-1, R-2 and PUD
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Placentia 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
Placentia's code calls this use “General light farming of agricultural crops / Crop and tree farming / Agricultural crops”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| R-A Residential Agricultural | Allowed | § 23.10.020 |
| M Manufacturing | Allowed — see note Note condition: All uses, except agricultural crops, shall be conducted wholly within a completed enclosed building, except as provided in Section 23.47.120. | § 23.47.020 |
| R-1 Single-Family Residential | Needs an use permit | § 23.12.030 |
| R-2 Low-Medium Density Multiple-Family | Needs an use permit | § 23.15.030 |
| PUD Planned Unit Development | Needs an use permit | § 23.72.030 |
What else applies
- Not covered here: Chapter 23.04 definitions (Day nursery, School) not in the packet; Any base district without a use section in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Placentia
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the R-1 zone in Placentia?
Only with an use permit. Placentia's use table lists it that way in R-1 (Single-Family Residential) (§ 23.12.030).
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the R-A zone in Placentia?
Yes. Placentia's use table lists it as allowed in R-A (Residential Agricultural) (§ 23.10.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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