Santa Clara County · Land use · Community garden
Where is a community garden allowed in Santa Clara County?
In Santa Clara County, a community garden is allowed in 12 base zones (R1, R1E, RHS, R1S, R3S and 7 more) (Santa Clara County use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R1, R1E, RHS, R1S, R3S, R2, R3, CN and 4 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Santa Clara County 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
Santa Clara County's code calls this use “Agriculture: Urban”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | Allowed | § 2.30.020 |
| R1E | Allowed | § 2.30.020 |
| RHS | Allowed | § 2.30.020 |
| R1S | Allowed | § 2.30.020 |
| R3S | Allowed | § 2.30.020 |
| R2 | Allowed | § 2.30.020 |
| R3 | Allowed | § 2.30.020 |
| CN | Allowed | § 2.40.020 |
| CG | Allowed | § 2.40.020 |
| OA | Allowed | § 2.40.020 |
| ML | Allowed | § 2.40.020 |
| MH | Allowed | § 2.40.020 |
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 4.10.025 Agriculture: Urban.
- Not covered here: Combining districts (-os, -sm, -h, -bw, -d1, -d2 etc.) can change allowed uses; Chapter 2.10 use classification definitions are not in the packet; Other base districts of the county outside Chapters 2.20-2.50, if any. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Santa Clara County
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a community garden in the R1 zone in Santa Clara County?
Yes. Santa Clara County's use table lists it as allowed in R1 (§ 2.30.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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