Porterville · Land use · Growing crops
Where is growing crops (agriculture) allowed in Porterville?
In Porterville, growing crops (agriculture) is allowed in 4 base zones (AC, RR, IP and IG) and needs a minor conditional use permit in 14 (RS-1, RS-2, RM-1, RM-2, RM-3 and 9 more) (Porterville use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: AC, RR, IP and IG
- Needs a permit: RS-1, RS-2, RM-1, RM-2, RM-3, CN, CR, CG and 6 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Porterville 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
Porterville's code calls this use “Crop cultivation, commercial”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AC | Allowed | § 200.02 |
| RR | Allowed | § 200.02 |
| IP | Allowed | § 204.02 |
| IG | Allowed | § 204.02 |
| RS-1 | Needs a minor conditional use permit | § 201.02 |
| RS-2 | Needs a minor conditional use permit | § 201.02 |
| RM-1 | Needs a minor conditional use permit | § 201.02 |
| RM-2 | Needs a minor conditional use permit | § 201.02 |
| RM-3 | Needs a minor conditional use permit | § 201.02 |
| CN Commercial Neighborhood | Needs a minor conditional use permit | § 203.02 |
| CR | Needs a minor conditional use permit | § 203.02 |
| CG | Needs a minor conditional use permit | § 203.02 |
| CMX Commercial Mixed Use | Needs a minor conditional use permit | § 203.02 |
| PO | Needs a minor conditional use permit | § 204.02 |
| IA | Needs a minor conditional use permit | § 204.02 |
| PS Public and Open Space District | Needs a minor conditional use permit | § 205.02 |
| REC Recreation District | Needs a minor conditional use permit | § 205.02 |
| PK Park District | Needs a minor conditional use permit | § 205.02 |
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Section 301.06, "Crop Cultivation".
- 'Crop cultivation, non-commercial' is P in AC, RR, RS-1..RM-3, IP, IG and - elsewhere (S1, S2, S5). No crop row in the Downtown table (S3).
- Not covered here: PD district (S7); Chapter 701 use-classification definitions (not in packet); Section 301.03/301.04 Animal Keeping, 301.15, 301.18 not in packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Porterville
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the RS-1 zone in Porterville?
Only with a minor conditional use permit. Porterville's use table lists it that way in RS-1 (§ 201.02).
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the AC zone in Porterville?
Yes. Porterville's use table lists it as allowed in AC (§ 200.02).
General information, not legal advice.
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