Stockton · Land use · Growing crops
Where is growing crops (agriculture) allowed in Stockton?
In Stockton, growing crops (agriculture) is allowed in 2 base zones (RE and IG), needs an administrative use permit in 1 (OS) and not allowed in 12 (Stockton use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RE and IG
- Needs a permit: OS
- Not allowed: RL, RM, RH, CO, CN, CG, CL, CA and 4 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Stockton 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
Stockton's code calls this use “Agricultural Activities & Facilities”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RE | Allowed | Chapter 16.20 — ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
| IG | Allowed | Chapter 16.20 — ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
| OS | Needs an administrative use permit | Chapter 16.20 — ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- "Urban Agriculture" and "Market Gardens/Urban Farm" are separate rows (see community-garden). Animal rules: 16.80.060.
- Not covered here: MX, UC, PT districts (master development plans / port development agreement).; Overlay districts (Chapter 16.28).; Use classification definitions (Chapter 16.250) and Chapter 16.80 standards other than 16.80.020 are not in the packet.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Stockton
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the OS zone in Stockton?
Only with an administrative use permit. Stockton's use table lists it that way in OS (Chapter 16.20 — ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS).
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the RL zone in Stockton?
No. Stockton's use table does not allow it in RL (Chapter 16.20 — ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS).
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the RE zone in Stockton?
Yes. Stockton's use table lists it as allowed in RE (Chapter 16.20 — ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS).
General information, not legal advice.
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