Grass Valley · Land use · Growing crops
Where is growing crops (agriculture) allowed in Grass Valley?
In Grass Valley, growing crops (agriculture) is allowed in 10 base zones (R-E, R-1, R-2, C-1, C-2 and 5 more), needs a minor use permit in 1 (OS) and not allowed in 4 (Grass Valley use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-E, R-1, R-2, C-1, C-2, C-3, CBP, M-1 and 2 more
- Needs a permit: OS
- Not allowed: R-2A, R-3, OP and P
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Grass Valley 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
Grass Valley's code calls this use “Crop production, horticulture, orchard, vineyard”. 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-E Residential Estate | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND ZONE STANDARDS |
| R-1 Single Residential | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND ZONE STANDARDS |
| R-2 Two-Family Residential | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND ZONE STANDARDS |
| C-1 Community Business District | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND ZONE STANDARDS |
| C-2 Central Business District | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND ZONE STANDARDS |
| C-3 Heavy Commercial | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND ZONE STANDARDS |
| CBP Corporate Business Park | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND ZONE STANDARDS |
| M-1 Light Industrial | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND ZONE STANDARDS |
| M-2 General Industrial | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND ZONE STANDARDS |
| REC Recreation | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND ZONE STANDARDS |
| OS Open Space | Needs a minor use permit | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND ZONE STANDARDS |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Not covered here: SP (Specific Plan zone: uses are set by each adopted specific plan). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Grass Valley
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the OS zone in Grass Valley?
Only with a minor use permit. Grass Valley's use table lists it that way in OS (Open Space) (Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND ZONE STANDARDS).
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the R-2A zone in Grass Valley?
No. Grass Valley's use table does not allow it in R-2A (Medium Density Residential) (Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND ZONE STANDARDS).
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the R-E zone in Grass Valley?
Yes. Grass Valley's use table lists it as allowed in R-E (Residential Estate) (Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND ZONE STANDARDS).
General information, not legal advice.
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