St Helena · Land use · Community garden
Where is a community garden allowed in St Helena?
In St Helena, a community garden is allowed in 6 base zones (LR-1A, LR, MR, A-20, W and 1 more), needs a permit in 5 (HR, SC, MU, PQP and PR) and not allowed in 2 (St Helena use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: LR-1A, LR, MR, A-20, W and WW
- Needs a permit: HR, SC, MU, PQP and PR
- Not allowed: CB and OS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the St Helena 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
St Helena'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 |
|---|---|---|
| LR-1A | Allowed | § 17.16.020 |
| LR | Allowed | § 17.16.020 |
| MR | Allowed | § 17.16.020 |
| A-20 | Allowed | § 17.19.020 |
| W Winery | Allowed | § 17.19.020 |
| WW Woodlands and Watershed | Allowed | § 17.19.020 |
| HR | Needs a minor use permit | § 17.16.020 |
| SC | Needs a minor use permit | § 17.17.020 |
| MU Mixed-Use | Needs a minor use permit | § 17.17.020 |
| PQP | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.20.020 |
| PR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.20.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Sec. 17.22.100, Community gardens.
- Not covered here: Zone names are not stated in the packet text; The packet text is a flattened PDF table: rows were read by hand and some cell footnotes are shown as superscripts. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in St Helena
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a community garden in the HR zone in St Helena?
Only with a minor use permit. St Helena's use table lists it that way in HR (§ 17.16.020).
Can I have a community garden in the CB zone in St Helena?
No. St Helena's use table does not allow it in CB (§ 17.17.020).
Can I have a community garden in the LR-1A zone in St Helena?
Yes. St Helena's use table lists it as allowed in LR-1A (§ 17.16.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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