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Right to Farm in El Cajon, CA (2026)

1 verified right to farm rules for El Cajon, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Agricultural Zoning Protection

El Cajon confines commercial agriculture to the O-S, RS-40, and RS-20 zones, and only for commercial horticulture; every other commercial agricultural activity is barred citywide, while private orchards, gardens, and greenhouses are allowed as an accessory use to any residential property.

El Cajon Agricultural Land Use Zoning

Significant Restrictions

El Cajon Municipal Code § 17.205.020

Commercial horticulture may be conducted in the O-S, RS-40, and RS-20 zones subject to the provisions of this chapter. No other commercial agricultural activities are permitted in any zone. Non-commercial agriculture such as private orchards, gardens, and greenhouses shall be permitted ancillary to any permitted residential use... Agricultural products may be sold at roadside stands in the O-S,...

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