Palm Desert · Land use · Growing crops
Where is growing crops (agriculture) allowed in Palm Desert?
In Palm Desert, growing crops (agriculture) is allowed in 1 base zone (OS), needs a permit in 2 (RE and P) and not allowed in 6 (Palm Desert use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: OS
- Needs a permit: RE and P
- Not allowed: R-1, R-2, R-3, R-1M, HPR and PR
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Palm Desert 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
Palm Desert's code calls this use “Crops and horticulture, limited”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Allowed | § 25.22.030 |
| RE | Needs an administrative use permit | § 25.10.030 |
| P | Needs a conditional use permit | § 25.22.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Horticulture, private: S1 RE P, R-1 P, R-2 P, R-3 P, R-1M P, HPR P, PR P; S3 D N, DE C. Orchard: S1 RE A, others N; S4 P N, OS P.
- Not covered here: Zone names are not stated in the packet (no zone list). Four matrices: S1 residential RE/R-1/R-2/R-3/R-1M/HPR/PR, S2 commercial/industrial OP/PC-1..PC-4/SI, S3 downtown D/D-O/DE/DE-O, S4 special P/OS.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Palm Desert
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the RE zone in Palm Desert?
Only with an administrative use permit. Palm Desert's use table lists it that way in RE (§ 25.10.030).
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the R-1 zone in Palm Desert?
No. Palm Desert's use table does not allow it in R-1 (§ 25.10.030).
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the OS zone in Palm Desert?
Yes. Palm Desert's use table lists it as allowed in OS (§ 25.22.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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