West Sacramento · Land use · Community garden
Where is a community garden allowed in West Sacramento?
In West Sacramento, a community garden is allowed in 12 base zones (AG, RE, RRA, R-1, R-2 and 7 more) and not allowed in 1 (West Sacramento use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: AG, RE, RRA, R-1, R-2, R-2.5, R-3, CBD and 4 more
- Not allowed: CH
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the West Sacramento 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
West Sacramento'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 |
|---|---|---|
| AG Agricultural Zone | Allowed | § 17.07.020 |
| RE | Allowed | § 17.08.020 |
| RRA | Allowed | § 17.08.020 |
| R-1 | Allowed | § 17.08.020 |
| R-2 | Allowed | § 17.08.020 |
| R-2.5 | Allowed | § 17.08.020 |
| R-3 | Allowed | § 17.08.020 |
| CBD | Allowed | § 17.09.020 |
| C | Allowed | § 17.09.020 |
| MU-NC | Allowed | § 17.09.020 |
| MU-C | Allowed | § 17.09.020 |
| WF | Allowed | § 17.09.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
CH.
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 17.30.230 Urban Agriculture (cited in the Additional Regulations column; text not supplied).
- Not covered here: Overlay zone tables (GG overlay S7, PD overlay S8, cannabis overlay S6) are not base zones and are left out. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in West Sacramento
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a community garden in the CH zone in West Sacramento?
No. West Sacramento's use table does not allow it in CH (§ 17.09.020).
Can I have a community garden in the AG zone in West Sacramento?
Yes. West Sacramento's use table lists it as allowed in AG (Agricultural Zone) (§ 17.07.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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