Azusa · Land use · Community garden
Where is a community garden allowed in Azusa?
In Azusa, a community garden is needs an use permit in 10 (NC, NG1-L, NG1-MED, NG1-MOD, NG2-L and 5 more) (Azusa use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: NC, NG1-L, NG1-MED, NG1-MOD, NG2-L, NG2-MED, NG2-MOD, NG3-L and 2 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Azusa 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
Azusa'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 |
|---|---|---|
| NC Neighborhood Center | Needs an use permit | § 88.22.065 |
| NG1-L Neighborhood General 1, Low Density | Needs an use permit | § 88.22.065 |
| NG1-MED Neighborhood General 1, Medium Density | Needs an use permit | § 88.22.065 |
| NG1-MOD Neighborhood General 1, Moderate Density | Needs an use permit | § 88.22.065 |
| NG2-L Neighborhood General 2, Low Density | Needs an use permit | § 88.22.065 |
| NG2-MED Neighborhood General 2, Medium Density | Needs an use permit | § 88.22.065 |
| NG2-MOD Neighborhood General 2, Moderate Density | Needs an use permit | § 88.22.065 |
| NG3-L Neighborhood General 3, Low Density | Needs an use permit | § 88.22.065 |
| NG3-MED Neighborhood General 3, Medium Density | Needs an use permit | § 88.22.065 |
| NG3-MOD Neighborhood General 3, Moderate Density | Needs an use permit | § 88.22.065 |
What else applies
- Not covered here: TOD Specific Plan sub-districts DG, DD, DX, DR, DT, DC: Section 88.24.005 A.6 sends readers to the TOD Specific Plan.; Neighborhood zone codes: the table prints NG1/NG2/NG3 over L/MED/MOD; the zone codes NG1-L etc. are joined by the reviewer (the code text does not print the hyphenated form).. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Azusa
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Frequently asked questions
Can I have a community garden in the NC zone in Azusa?
Only with an use permit. Azusa's use table lists it that way in NC (Neighborhood Center) (§ 88.22.065).
General information, not legal advice.
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