Sonoma · Land use · Community garden
Where is a community garden allowed in Sonoma?
In Sonoma, a community garden is needs an use permit in 2 (Pk and P) and not allowed in 2 (Sonoma use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: Pk and P
- Not allowed: A and W
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Sonoma Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where a community garden can go
Sonoma's code calls this use “Community Garden”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pk Park | Needs an use permit | Chapter 19.10 — ZONES AND ALLOWABLE USES 1 |
| P Public Facilities | Needs an use permit | Chapter 19.10 — ZONES AND ALLOWABLE USES 1 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Overlay zones and specific plans can change the answer for a lot.
Other uses in Sonoma
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a community garden in the Pk zone in Sonoma?
Only with an use permit. Sonoma's use table lists it that way in Pk (Park) (Chapter 19.10 — ZONES AND ALLOWABLE USES 1).
Can I have a community garden in the A zone in Sonoma?
No. Sonoma's use table does not allow it in A (Agriculture) (Chapter 19.10 — ZONES AND ALLOWABLE USES 1).
General information, not legal advice.
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