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Right to Farm in Sacramento, CA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Agricultural Zoning Protection

Sacramento's A zone restricts land primarily to agriculture and farming, protecting working farmland from incompatible development until the city finds urban conversion consistent with the general plan. General agriculture, community gardens and small produce stands are permitted by right.

Sacramento Agricultural (A) Zone Rules

Some Restrictions

Sacramento City Code § 17.200.100

17.200.100 A zone-Purpose. The purpose of the A zone is to restrict the use of land primarily to agriculture and farming. It is also considered an open space zone. Property in this zone will be considered for reclassification when proposed for urban development that is consistent with the general plan.

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Right to Farm in Sacramento County