El Dorado County · Land use · Growing crops
Where is growing crops (agriculture) allowed in El Dorado County?
In El Dorado County, growing crops (agriculture) is allowed in 10 base zones (LA, PA, AG, RL, FR and 5 more) and not allowed in 6 (El Dorado County use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: LA, PA, AG, RL, FR, IH, R1A, R2A and 2 more
- Not allowed: TPZ, IL, R&D, RM, R1 and R20K
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the El Dorado 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 growing crops (agriculture) can go
El Dorado County's code calls this use “Crop Production”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| LA Limited Agricultural | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWED USES, AND ZONING STANDARDS |
| PA Planned Agricultural | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWED USES, AND ZONING STANDARDS |
| AG Agricultural Grazing | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWED USES, AND ZONING STANDARDS |
| RL Rural Lands | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWED USES, AND ZONING STANDARDS |
| FR Forest Resource | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWED USES, AND ZONING STANDARDS |
| IH Industrial High | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWED USES, AND ZONING STANDARDS |
| R1A One-acre Residential | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWED USES, AND ZONING STANDARDS |
| R2A Two-acre Residential | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWED USES, AND ZONING STANDARDS |
| R3A Three-acre Residential | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWED USES, AND ZONING STANDARDS |
| RE Residential Estate | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWED USES, AND ZONING STANDARDS |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- 'Orchards and Vineyards' and 'Grazing' are separate rows. Hemp cultivation is separate (licence note).
- Not covered here: Cell tables for uses not listed in a zone's table are absent by design (unlisted = not allowed). Home occupation, wineries, ranch marketing, WECS and mineral tables are cross-references, not read.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in El Dorado County
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the TPZ zone in El Dorado County?
No. El Dorado County's use table does not allow it in TPZ (Timber Production Zone) (Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWED USES, AND ZONING STANDARDS).
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the LA zone in El Dorado County?
Yes. El Dorado County's use table lists it as allowed in LA (Limited Agricultural) (Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWED USES, AND ZONING STANDARDS).
General information, not legal advice.
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