Brawley · Land use · Growing crops
Where is growing crops (agriculture) allowed in Brawley?
In Brawley, growing crops (agriculture) is allowed in 8 base zones (R-A, R-E, R-1, R-2, C-3 and 3 more) and not allowed in 6 (Brawley use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-A, R-E, R-1, R-2, C-3, M-1, M-2 and A-1
- Not allowed: R-3, MHS, MHP, C-P, C-1 and C-2
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Brawley 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
Brawley's code calls this use “Agricultural crops for personal use”. 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-A | Allowed | § 27.72 |
| R-E | Allowed | § 27.72 |
| R-1 | Allowed | § 27.72 |
| R-2 | Allowed | § 27.72 |
| C-3 | Allowed Code row: “Crops, field, tree, bush, berry and row, growing of” | § 27.82 |
| M-1 | Allowed Code row: “Crops, field, tree, bush, berry and row, growing of” | § 27.92 |
| M-2 | Allowed Code row: “Crops, field, tree, bush, berry and row, growing of” | § 27.92 |
| A-1 Light Agricultural District | Allowed Code row: “Agricultural crops for personal use only” | § 27.131 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- S1 also has 'Agriculture crops (including roadside sales)' (R-A only), 'Agriculture crops (excluding roadside sales)' (R-A and R-1), 'Crops, nursery stock (exclude roadside sales)' (R-A, R-E, MHS) and 'Fruit trees, nut trees, grape vines, orchard' (R-A, R-E, R-3). Residential zones are limited to personal use. S4 Recreational (R) lists 'Crops, nursery stock' P.
- Not covered here: P-D (planned development) zones. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Brawley
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the R-3 zone in Brawley?
No. Brawley's use table does not allow it in R-3 (§ 27.72).
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the R-A zone in Brawley?
Yes. Brawley's use table lists it as allowed in R-A (§ 27.72).
General information, not legal advice.
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