Poway · Land use · Growing crops
Where is growing crops (agriculture) allowed in Poway?
In Poway, growing crops (agriculture) is allowed in 11 base zones (RR-A, RR-B, RR-C, RS-1, RS-2 and 6 more) (Poway use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RR-A, RR-B, RR-C, RS-1, RS-2, RS-3, RS-4, RS-7 and 3 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Poway 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
Poway's code calls this use “A. All types of horticulture”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RR-A | Allowed | § 17.08.110 |
| RR-B | Allowed | § 17.08.110 |
| RR-C | Allowed | § 17.08.110 |
| RS-1 | Allowed | § 17.08.110 |
| RS-2 | Allowed | § 17.08.110 |
| RS-3 | Allowed | § 17.08.110 |
| RS-4 | Allowed | § 17.08.110 |
| RS-7 | Allowed | § 17.08.110 |
| RC | Allowed | § 17.08.110 |
| RA | Allowed | § 17.08.110 |
| MHP | Allowed | § 17.16.020 |
What else applies
- The wholesaling of products raised on the premises is P only when the property is two acres or greater (row C).
- Not covered here: Industrial and other zones outside the packet sections (e.g. light industrial) are not covered; PC zones follow their own development plan text. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Poway
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the RR-A zone in Poway?
Yes. Poway's use table lists it as allowed in RR-A (§ 17.08.110).
General information, not legal advice.
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