Woodland · Land use · Community garden
Where is a community garden allowed in Woodland?
In Woodland, a community garden is needs a permit in 11 (R-L, N-P, R-LM, R-M, R-H and 6 more, 2 with a condition) and not allowed in 9 (Woodland use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: R-L, N-P, R-LM, R-M, R-H, DX-3, CMU-K, CMU-A and 3 more
- Not allowed: DX-1, DX-2, DX-4, CMU-WM, CMU-E, CMU-F, CCMU, CMU-G and 1 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Woodland 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
Woodland's code calls this use “Community Garden”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| R-L | Needs a zoning administrator permit (zap) | § 17.24.020 |
| N-P | Needs a zoning administrator permit (zap) | § 17.24.020 |
| R-LM | Needs a zoning administrator permit (zap) | § 17.24.020 |
| R-M | Needs a zoning administrator permit (zap) — see note Note 1: Use shall be considered as accessory to a primary use only. | § 17.24.020 |
| R-H | Needs a zoning administrator permit (zap) — see note Note 1: Use shall be considered as accessory to a primary use only. | § 17.24.020 |
| DX-3 | Needs a zoning administrator permit (zap) | § 17.28.020 |
| CMU-K | Needs a zoning administrator permit (zap) | § 17.32.020 |
| CMU-A | Needs a zoning administrator permit (zap) | § 17.32.020 |
| NMU | Needs a zoning administrator permit (zap) | § 17.32.020 |
| PF Public Facilities | Needs a zoning administrator permit (zap) | § 17.44.020 |
| OS Open Space | Needs a conditional use permit (cup) | § 17.44.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 17.84.130 Community Gardens.
- Not covered here: Specific plan areas and overlay zones, if any (no use tables in the text). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Woodland
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a community garden in the R-L zone in Woodland?
Only with a zoning administrator permit (zap). Woodland's use table lists it that way in R-L (§ 17.24.020).
Can I have a community garden in the DX-1 zone in Woodland?
No. Woodland's use table does not allow it in DX-1 (§ 17.28.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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