Oroville · Land use · Growing crops
Where is growing crops (agriculture) allowed in Oroville?
In Oroville, growing crops (agriculture) is allowed in 5 base zones (UR-10, UR-5, RA, PQ and OS) and not allowed in 9 (Oroville use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: UR-10, UR-5, RA, PQ and OS
- Not allowed: RR-1, RR-20, RR-10, RL, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 and 1 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Oroville 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
Oroville's code calls this use “Agriculture”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| UR-10 | Allowed | § 17.28.010 |
| UR-5 | Allowed | § 17.28.010 |
| RA | Allowed | § 17.28.010 |
| PQ | Allowed | § 17.40.010 |
| OS | Allowed | § 17.40.010 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 17.16.100 (Agricultural uses), listed in the Use-Specific Regulations column.
- Row is "Agriculture" in general (crop and perhaps animal agriculture; definition not in the packet). Commercial, mixed-use and industrial tables list no agriculture row (not listed = not allowed).
- Overlay zones and specific plans can change the answer for a lot.
Other uses in Oroville
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the RR-1 zone in Oroville?
No. Oroville's use table does not allow it in RR-1 (§ 17.28.010).
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the UR-10 zone in Oroville?
Yes. Oroville's use table lists it as allowed in UR-10 (§ 17.28.010).
General information, not legal advice.
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