Rancho Cordova · Land use · Growing crops
Where is growing crops (agriculture) allowed in Rancho Cordova?
In Rancho Cordova, growing crops (agriculture) is allowed in 2 base zones (AG-80 and AG-20), needs an administrative use permit in 1 (RR) and not allowed in 16 (Rancho Cordova use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: AG-80 and AG-20
- Needs a permit: RR
- Not allowed: ER, RD-1, RD-2, RD-3, RD-4, RD-5, RD-6, RD-7 and 8 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Rancho Cordova 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
Rancho Cordova's code calls this use “Crop Production”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AG-80 | Allowed | § 23.307.030 |
| AG-20 | Allowed | § 23.307.030 |
| RR | Needs an administrative use permit | § 23.310.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- "Agricultural Tourism" (C) and "Animal Husbandry" are separate rows. Urban Agriculture rows (Market Garden, Private Garden, Aquaculture) are separate.
- Not covered here: Zone names are not stated in the packet text (Article 3 is repealed in the stored text). AUP: an administrative use permit may only be used for CEQA-exempt projects; otherwise a conditional use permit is required (S2 B). Special/overlay districts (specific plans, planned developments) have no table in the text.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Rancho Cordova
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the RR zone in Rancho Cordova?
Only with an administrative use permit. Rancho Cordova's use table lists it that way in RR (§ 23.310.030).
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the ER zone in Rancho Cordova?
No. Rancho Cordova's use table does not allow it in ER (§ 23.310.030).
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the AG-80 zone in Rancho Cordova?
Yes. Rancho Cordova's use table lists it as allowed in AG-80 (§ 23.307.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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