Right to Farm in Berkeley, CA (2026)
1 verified right to farm rules for Berkeley, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Agricultural Zoning Protection
Berkeley has no right-to-farm nuisance shield; instead Chapter 23.318 zones urban agriculture directly. Small operations get a by-right Zoning Certificate, while larger ones need a discretionary Administrative Use Permit.
Berkeley Urban Agriculture Zoning Rules
Some RestrictionsBerkeley, CA, Municipal Code §§ 23.318.030, 23.318.040
23.318.030 Urban Agriculture Uses and Levels of Discretion. A. Zoning Certificate. When all of the thresholds in Section 23.318.040 (Thresholds) are met, the use is considered Low-Impact Urban Agriculture (LIUA) and is allowed by right with a Zoning Certificate. B. Administrative Use Permit. When one or more of the thresholds in Section 23.318.040 (Thresholds) are not met, the use is considered...
Looking for Alameda County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Berkeley city rules.
Right to Farm in Alameda County →