Culver City · Land use · Community garden
Where is a community garden allowed in Culver City?
In Culver City, a community garden is allowed in 13 base zones (R1, R2, RLD, RMD, RHD and 8 more) and not allowed in 1 (Culver City use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R1, R2, RLD, RMD, RHD, MU-N, MU-1, MU-2 and 5 more
- Not allowed: MU-DT
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Culver City 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
Culver City'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 | § 17.210.015 |
| R2 | Allowed | § 17.210.015 |
| RLD | Allowed | § 17.210.015 |
| RMD | Allowed | § 17.210.015 |
| RHD | Allowed | § 17.210.015 |
| MU-N | Allowed | § 17.220.015 |
| MU-1 | Allowed | § 17.220.015 |
| MU-2 | Allowed | § 17.220.015 |
| MU-MD | Allowed | § 17.220.015 |
| MU-HD | Allowed | § 17.220.015 |
| MU-I | Allowed | § 17.220.015 |
| FH-MD | Allowed | § 17.270.015 |
| FH-HD | Allowed | § 17.270.015 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Not covered here: Commercial and industrial zoning districts (their use tables are not in the packet); Specific-plan or overlay districts other than Fox Hills. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Culver City
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a community garden in the MU-DT zone in Culver City?
No. Culver City's use table does not allow it in MU-DT (§ 17.220.015).
Can I have a community garden in the R1 zone in Culver City?
Yes. Culver City's use table lists it as allowed in R1 (§ 17.210.015).
General information, not legal advice.
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