Windsor · Land use · Growing crops
Where is growing crops (agriculture) allowed in Windsor?
In Windsor, growing crops (agriculture) is allowed in 4 base zones (RR, ER, OS and PI) and not allowed in 5 (Windsor use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RR, ER, OS and PI
- Not allowed: SR, VR, MDR, CR and REC
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Windsor 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
Windsor's code calls this use “Agriculture, Horticulture”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RR Rural Residential | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| ER Estate Residential | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| OS Open Space | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| PI Public/Institution | Allowed | Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- "Agricultural Product Processing" (industrial: LI CUP, HI MUP) is processing, not crops; not used.
- Not covered here: PD (Planned Development): uses set by rezoning, 17.16.030.F; Windsor Station Area/Downtown Specific Plan area (own standards); Overlay zones -AS, -FH, -HO. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Windsor
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the SR zone in Windsor?
No. Windsor's use table does not allow it in SR (Surrounding Residential) (Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
Can I have growing crops (agriculture) in the RR zone in Windsor?
Yes. Windsor's use table lists it as allowed in RR (Rural Residential) (Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
General information, not legal advice.
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