San Jose · Land use · Community garden
Where is a community garden allowed in San Jose?
In San Jose, a community garden is allowed in 6 base zones (UVC, UV, MUC, MUN, UR and 1 more) (San Jose use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: UVC, UV, MUC, MUN, UR and TR
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the San Jose 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
San Jose's code calls this use “Community gardens”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| UVC | Allowed | USES ALLOWED |
| UV | Allowed | USES ALLOWED |
| MUC | Allowed | USES ALLOWED |
| MUN | Allowed | USES ALLOWED |
| UR | Allowed | USES ALLOWED |
| TR | Allowed | USES ALLOWED |
What else applies
- "Neighborhood agriculture" is the wider urban agriculture row (P in most zones); see crop-agriculture cells.
- Not covered here: Planned Development (PD) and other zones outside the seven supplied chapters; MS-G cells where the three frontage columns differ. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in San Jose
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a community garden in the UVC zone in San Jose?
Yes. San Jose's use table lists it as allowed in UVC (USES ALLOWED).
General information, not legal advice.
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