Marin County · Land use · Community garden
Where is a community garden allowed in Marin County?
In Marin County, a community garden is allowed in 22 base zones (A2, A3 to A60, ARP, RA, RR and 17 more) and not allowed in 1 (Marin County use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: A2, A3 to A60, ARP, RA, RR, RE, R1, RSP and 14 more
- Not allowed: RF
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Marin 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
Marin County's code calls this use “Community gardens”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A2 Agriculture Limited | Allowed | § 22.08.030 |
| A3 to A60 Agriculture and Conservation (A3 to A60) | Allowed | § 22.08.030 |
| ARP Agriculture Residential Planned | Allowed | § 22.08.030 |
| RA Residential Agriculture | Allowed | § 22.10.030 |
| RR Residential Restricted | Allowed | § 22.10.030 |
| RE Residential Estate | Allowed | § 22.10.030 |
| R1 Residential Single-Family | Allowed | § 22.10.030 |
| RSP Residential Single-Family Planned | Allowed | § 22.10.030 |
| R2 Residential Two-Family | Allowed | § 22.10.030 |
| RMP Residential Multiple Planned | Allowed | § 22.10.030 |
| RX Residential Mobile Home Park | Allowed | § 22.10.030 |
| VCR Village Commercial Residential | Allowed | § 22.12.030 |
| RMPC Residential Commercial Multiple Planned | Allowed | § 22.12.030 |
| C1 Retail Business | Allowed | § 22.12.030 |
| CP Planned Commercial | Allowed | § 22.12.030 |
| AP Admin and Professional | Allowed | § 22.12.030 |
| OP Planned Office | Allowed | § 22.12.030 |
| H1 Limited Roadside Business | Allowed | § 22.12.030 |
| RCR Resort and Commercial Recreation | Allowed | § 22.12.030 |
| IP Industrial Planned | Allowed | § 22.12.030 |
| OA Open Area | Allowed | § 22.14.030 |
| PF Public Facilities | Allowed | § 22.14.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
RF.
What else applies
- "Community gardens, market" is a separate row with U in most districts (P in CP, "-" in RF).
- Not covered here: Coastal zoning districts (Title 20, Tables 5-1, 5-2, 5-3, Coastal Agricultural, Residential and Commercial districts): only the intro section 20.62.040 is in the packet, the tables are missing.; Section 22.32 standards (22.32.030 animal keeping, 22.32.050 child care, 22.32.085 SRO, 22.32.095 homeless shelters, 22.32.150) and Article VIII definitions are not in the packet.; Combining districts (e.g. PF-RSP, San Geronimo Valley) can change allowed uses.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Marin County
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a community garden in the RF zone in Marin County?
No. Marin County's use table does not allow it in RF (Floating Home Marina) (§ 22.10.030).
Can I have a community garden in the A2 zone in Marin County?
Yes. Marin County's use table lists it as allowed in A2 (Agriculture Limited) (§ 22.08.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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