St Helena · Land use · Growing crops
Where is growing crops (agriculture) allowed in St Helena?
In St Helena, growing crops (agriculture) is allowed in 3 base zones (A-20, W and WW, all with a condition) (St Helena use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: A-20, W and WW
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the St Helena 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
St Helena's code calls this use “Cultivated agriculture”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A-20 | Allowed — see note Note 6: CUP required for new uses within thirty (30) feet of Napa River, York Creek, Sulphur Springs Creek and for new uses within Flood Plain Overlay (see Section 17.21.010, Flood Plain Overlay (FP)). | § 17.19.020 |
| W Winery | Allowed — see note Note 6: CUP required for new uses within thirty (30) feet of Napa River, York Creek, Sulphur Springs Creek and for new uses within Flood Plain Overlay (see Section 17.21.010, Flood Plain Overlay (FP)). | § 17.19.020 |
| WW Woodlands and Watershed | Allowed — see note Note 6: CUP required for new uses within thirty (30) feet of Napa River, York Creek, Sulphur Springs Creek and for new uses within Flood Plain Overlay (see Section 17.21.010, Flood Plain Overlay (FP)). | § 17.19.020 |
What else applies
- P, but a CUP is required for new uses within 30 feet of the Napa River, York Creek, Sulphur Springs Creek and within the Flood Plain Overlay. Not listed in other tables (Agricultural supply sales and Crop service are services).
- Not covered here: Zone names are not stated in the packet text; The packet text is a flattened PDF table: rows were read by hand and some cell footnotes are shown as superscripts. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in St Helena
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the A-20 zone in St Helena?
Yes, with a condition. St Helena's use table lists it as allowed in A-20 (§ 17.19.020). The code adds a condition: “CUP required for new uses within thirty (30) feet of Napa River, York Creek, Sulphur Springs Creek and for new uses within Flood Plain Overlay (see Section 17.21.010, Flood Plain Overlay (FP)).”
General information, not legal advice.
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