Morgan Hill · Land use · Growing crops
Where is growing crops (agriculture) allowed in Morgan Hill?
In Morgan Hill, growing crops (agriculture) is allowed in 4 base zones (RE, OS, SRL-A and SRL-B, 1 with a condition) and not allowed in 4 (Morgan Hill use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RE, OS, SRL-A and SRL-B
- Not allowed: RDL, RDM, RDH and PF
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Morgan Hill 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
Morgan Hill's code calls this use “Crop Cultivation”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RE | Allowed — see note Note 3: Mushroom farms are prohibited. Note 4: On-site sale of products is prohibited. | § 18.16.020 |
| OS Open Space | Allowed | § 18.28.020 |
| SRL-A Sports Recreation Leisure sub-zone A | Allowed | § 18.28.020 |
| SRL-B Sports Recreation Leisure sub-zone B | Allowed | § 18.28.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Agricultural Labor Accommodations (OS P) and Animal Raising are separate rows.
- Not covered here: MU-D (Downtown Mixed Use): uses are in Figure 8 of the Downtown Specific Plan, not in the packet; Definitions chapter (Residential Care Facilities Small vs general, Group Housing, Community Assembly, Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care) not in the packet; Hillside Combining District (overlay). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Morgan Hill
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the RDL zone in Morgan Hill?
No. Morgan Hill's use table does not allow it in RDL (§ 18.16.020).
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the RE zone in Morgan Hill?
Yes, with a condition. Morgan Hill's use table lists it as allowed in RE (§ 18.16.020). The code adds a condition: “Mushroom farms are prohibited. On-site sale of products is prohibited.”
General information, not legal advice.
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