Calaveras County · Land use · Community garden
Where is a community garden allowed in Calaveras County?
In Calaveras County, a community garden is allowed in 9 base zones (R1, R2, R3, HC, C1 and 4 more), needs an administrative use permit in 1 (RR) and not allowed in 1 (Calaveras County use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R1, R2, R3, HC, C1, C2, CP, PS and 1 more
- Needs a permit: RR
- Not allowed: OS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Calaveras County 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
Calaveras County'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 |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | Allowed | § 17.05.020 |
| R2 | Allowed | § 17.05.020 |
| R3 | Allowed | § 17.05.020 |
| HC | Allowed | § 17.06.020 |
| C1 | Allowed | § 17.06.020 |
| C2 | Allowed | § 17.06.020 |
| CP | Allowed | § 17.06.020 |
| PS | Allowed | § 17.08.020 |
| REC | Allowed | § 17.08.020 |
| RR | Needs an administrative use permit | § 17.05.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
OS.
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Section 17.25.100 Community Gardens (named in the Additional Regulations column; text not in packet).
- Not covered here: Zone names are not stated in the packet text. Cells written with a slash and a condition, such as P/C(1), P/A(6), P(3)/C, are left out of every use.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Calaveras County
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a community garden in the RR zone in Calaveras County?
Only with an administrative use permit. Calaveras County's use table lists it that way in RR (§ 17.05.020).
Can I have a community garden in the OS zone in Calaveras County?
No. Calaveras County's use table does not allow it in OS (§ 17.08.020).
Can I have a community garden in the R1 zone in Calaveras County?
Yes. Calaveras County's use table lists it as allowed in R1 (§ 17.05.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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