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CHAPTER 17.124 - A-P LIGHT AGRICULTURE WITH POULTRY ZONE#
Sections:#
17.124.010 - Uses permitted.#
A. The following uses are permitted:
- One-family dwellings;
B. The following agricultural uses:
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Farms for hatching, raising, butchering or marketing of chickens, turkeys, or other fowl, rabbits, fish, frogs, chinchilla or other small animals; nurseries, greenhouses, orchards, aviaries, apiaries, field crops, tree crops, berry and bush crops, vegetable, flower and herb gardening;
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The grazing of cattle, horses, sheep, goats or other farm stock or animals, not including hogs, including the supplementary feeding thereof, not to exceed five animals per acre of all the land available; provided however, the systematic rotation of animals with more than five animals per acre is permitted so long as the total number of permitted animals is not exceeded. For the grazing of sheep or goats, the permissible number of animals per acre may be multiplied by three, except that there shall be no limit to the permissible number of sheep which may be grazed per acre when the grazing is for the purpose of cleaning up unharvested crops. The provisions of this subdivision apply to mature breeding stock, maintenance stock and similar farm stock, and shall not apply to the offspring thereof, if such offspring are being kept, fed or maintained solely for sale, marketing or slaughtering at the earliest practical age. The earliest practical age of maturity for colts shall be two years. In all cases the permissible number of animals per acre shall be computed upon the basis of the nearest equivalent ratio. Livestock shall not be kept or maintained within fifty (50) feet of any residence in existence at the time such use is established;
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Farms or establishments for the selective or experimental breeding and raising of cattle, sheep or goats, and horses, subject to the limitations set forth in subsection (A)(2)(b) of this section;
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Processing of waste products produced on the property;
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Future Farmers, 4-H, or similar projects;
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Farms for commercial egg production, including the ancillary activities of grading, washing, and packing of whole eggs, and the containerizing of those eggs incidentally broken during such ancillary activities. No permanent building or structure used in conjunction with such processing operations shall be located closer than twenty (20) feet from the exterior boundaries of the property;
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The breaking, separation, pasteurization, containerizing and freezing of eggs; provided, however, that such processing shall not be allowed except in conjunction with a farm for commercial egg production. The processing operations listed above shall be limited to the eggs produced on-site or from other farms owned by the same property owners. No permanent building or structure used in conjunction with such processing operations shall be located closer than twenty (20) feet from the exterior boundaries of the property;
C. A sign, single-or double-faced, not exceeding twelve (12) square feet in area per face, advertising only the sale of the services or the products produced on the premises. The sign shall not be lighted or have flashing objects or banners;
D. A temporary stand for the display and sale of the agriculture produce of any permitted use that is produced upon the premises where such stand is located or upon contiguous lands owned or leased by the owner or occupant of the premises;
E. Public utility facilities;
F. Water works facilities, both public and private intended primarily for the production and distribution of water for irrigation purposes.
G. The following uses are permitted subject to the approval of a plot plan pursuant to Chapter 17.216. The plot plan approval may include conditions requiring fencing and landscaping of the parcel to assure that the use is compatible with the surrounding area:
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A permanent stand for the display and sale of the agriculture produce of any permitted use that is produced upon the premises where such stand is located or upon contiguous lands owned or leased by the owner or occupant of the premises;
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An additional one-family dwelling (including mobilehomes), excluding the principal dwelling, shall be allowed for each ten (10) acres gross being farmed. The additional dwelling units shall be located on a parcel being farmed and occupied by the owner, operator or employee of the farming operation as a one-family residence, not to exceed two in number; provided, that:
a. The dwellings are not rented or held out for lease to anyone other than an employee of the farming operation;
b. The dwellings are located not less than fifty (50) feet from any property line;
c. The dwellings are screened from view from the front property line by shrubs or trees;
d. The arrangement of the dwellings, sanitary facilities and utilities conforms with all of the requirements of the county health department, the county of building and safety department and state law;
e. The area of the parcel being farmed is not less than ten (10) acres gross, and in the event of a poultry operation, the number of birds is not less than fifteen thousand (15,000).§
H. The uses listed below are permitted, provided a conditional use permit is granted. In addition to the notice of hearing provided in Chapter 17.192, notice of hearing on any such conditional use permit shall be given by mail to all owners of real property which is located within one-half mile of the exterior boundaries of the project upon which the proposed project is located, as such owners are shown on the last equalized assessment roll and any update:
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Packaging of poultry waste products, marketing of packaged waste poultry products, or the processing of waste poultry products other than those produced on the property;
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The drying, packing, canning, freezing and other accepted methods of processing the produce resulting from the uses permitted by subsection (A)(2)(a) of this section, when such processing is primarily in conjunction with a farming operation. No permanent building or structure used in conjunction with such processing operations shall be located closer than twenty (20) feet from the exterior boundaries of the property;
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The breaking, separation, pasteurization, containerizing and freezing of eggs produced by farms for commercial egg production under different property ownership, the processing in any manner of purchased broken eggs, and the drying and other accepted methods for the processing of eggs not specifically permitted in subsection (A)(2)(f) and (g) of this section; provided, however, that such processing shall not be allowed except in conjunction with a farm for commercial egg production. No permanent building or structure used in conjunction with such processing operations shall be located closer than twenty (20) feet from the exterior boundaries of the property;
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Solar power plant on a lot ten (10) acres or larger.
I. Reserved.
J. Outside storage of materials, such as irrigation equipment and farming machinery, is allowed provided the materials are used in conjunction with a farm. Otherwise, the amount of outside storage of materials is limited to one hundred (100) square feet with a maximum height of three feet on parcels less than one-half acre and two hundred (200) square feet with a maximum height of three feet for parcels of one-half acre or more.
K. Industrial hemp activities are permitted or conditionally permitted in subsection B., G., or H. in section 17.124.010 pursuant to the provisions set forth in chapter 17.306 of this ordinance including, but not limited to, permit processing, location, standards and approval requirements.
L. Employee housing meeting the requirements, as determined by the planning director, set forth in Health and Safety Code Section 17021.8, as may be amended, or consisting of no more than thirty-six (36) beds in a group quarters or twelve (12) units or spaces for use by a single-family or household. Review of determinations that employee housing meets the requirements set forth in Health and Safety Code Section 17021.8 shall be processed and considered by the planning commission in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 17021.8.(c).
M. Employee housing not meeting the requirements set forth in Health and Safety Code Section 17021.8.
17.124.020 - Structure height.#
| Structure Type | Maximum Height |
|---|---|
| (To be completed from source document) |
17.124.030 - Minimum lot frontage.#
| Lot Type | Minimum Frontage |
|---|---|
| (To be completed from source document) |
17.124.040 - Minimum front yard.#
| Yard Type | Minimum Depth |
|---|---|
| (To be completed from source document) |
17.124.050 - Minimum side yards.#
| Yard Type | Minimum Width |
|---|---|
| (To be completed from source document) |
17.124.060 - Minimum rear yard.#
| Yard Type | Minimum Depth |
|---|---|
| (To be completed from source document) |
17.124.070 - Minimum lot area.#
| Lot Type | Minimum Area |
|---|---|
| (To be completed from source document) |
17.124.080 - Automobile storage space.#
| Requirement | Standard |
|---|---|
| (To be completed from source document) |
CHAPTER 17.124 - A-P LIGHT AGRICULTURE WITH POULTRY ZONE#
Sections:#
17.124.010 - Uses permitted.#
A. The following uses are permitted:
- One-family dwellings;
B. The following agricultural uses:
-
Farms for hatching, raising, butchering or marketing of chickens, turkeys, or other fowl, rabbits, fish, frogs, chinchilla or other small animals; nurseries, greenhouses, orchards, aviaries, apiaries, field crops, tree crops, berry and bush crops, vegetable, flower and herb gardening;
-
The grazing of cattle, horses, sheep, goats or other farm stock or animals, not including hogs, including the supplementary feeding thereof, not to exceed five animals per acre of all the land available; provided however, the systematic rotation of animals with more than five animals per acre is permitted so long as the total number of permitted animals is not exceeded. For the grazing of sheep or goats, the permissible number of animals per acre may be multiplied by three, except that there shall be no limit to the permissible number of sheep which may be grazed per acre when the grazing is for the purpose of cleaning up unharvested crops. The provisions of this subdivision apply to mature breeding stock, maintenance stock and similar farm stock, and shall not apply to the offspring thereof, if such offspring are being kept, fed or maintained solely for sale, marketing or slaughtering at the earliest practical age. The earliest practical age of maturity for colts shall be two years. In all cases the permissible number of animals per acre shall be computed upon the basis of the nearest equivalent ratio. Livestock shall not be kept or maintained within fifty (50) feet of any residence in existence at the time such use is established,
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Farms or establishments for the selective or experimental breeding and raising of cattle, sheep or goats, and horses, subject to the limitations set forth in subsection (A)(2)(b) of this section,
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Processing of waste products produced on the property,
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Future Farmers, 4-H, or similar projects,
-
Farms for commercial egg production, including the ancillary activities of grading, washing, and packing of whole eggs, and the containerizing of those eggs incidentally broken during such ancillary activities. No permanent building or structure used in conjunction with such processing operations shall be located closer than twenty (20) feet from the exterior boundaries of the property,
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The breaking, separation, pasteurization, containerizing and freezing of eggs; provided, however, that such processing shall not be allowed except in conjunction with a farm for commercial egg production. The processing operations listed above shall be limited to the eggs produced on-site or from other farms owned by the same property owners. No permanent building or structure used in conjunction with such processing operations shall be located closer than twenty (20) feet from the exterior boundaries of the property;
C. A sign, single-or double-faced, not exceeding twelve (12) square feet in area per face, advertising only the sale of the services or the products produced on the premises. The sign shall not be lighted or have flashing objects or banners;
D. A temporary stand for the display and sale of the agriculture produce of any permitted use that is produced upon the premises where such stand is located or upon contiguous lands owned or leased by the owner or occupant of the premises;
E. Public utility facilities;
F. Water works facilities, both public and private intended primarily for the production and distribution of water for irrigation purposes.
G. The following uses are permitted subject to the approval of a plot plan pursuant to Chapter 17.216. The plot plan approval may include conditions requiring fencing and landscaping of the parcel to assure that the use is compatible with the surrounding area:
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A permanent stand for the display and sale of the agriculture produce of any permitted use that is produced upon the premises where such stand is located or upon contiguous lands owned or leased by the owner or occupant of the premises;
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An additional one-family dwelling (including mobilehomes), excluding the principal dwelling, shall be allowed for each ten (10) acres gross being farmed. The additional dwelling units shall be located on a parcel being farmed and occupied by the owner, operator or employee of the farming operation as a one-family residence, not to exceed two in number; provided, that:
a. The dwellings are not rented or held out for lease to anyone other than an employee of the farming operation,
b. The dwellings are located not less than fifty (50) feet from any property line,
c. The dwellings are screened from view from the front property line by shrubs or trees,
d. The arrangement of the dwellings, sanitary facilities and utilities conforms with all of the requirements of the county health department, the county of building and safety department and state law,
e. The area of the parcel being farmed is not less than ten (10) acres gross, and in the event of a poultry operation, the number of birds is not less than fifteen thousand (15,000).
H. The uses listed below are permitted, provided a conditional use permit is granted. In addition to the notice of hearing provided in Chapter 17.192, notice of hearing on any such conditional use permit shall be given by mail to all owners of real property which is located within one-half mile of the exterior boundaries of the project upon which the proposed project is located, as such owners are shown on the last equalized assessment roll and any update:
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Packaging of poultry waste products, marketing of packaged waste poultry products, or the processing of waste poultry products other than those produced on the property;
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The drying, packing, canning, freezing and other accepted methods of processing the produce resulting from the uses permitted by subsection (A)(2)(a) of this section, when such processing is primarily in conjunction with a farming operation. No permanent building or structure used in conjunction with such processing operations shall be located closer than twenty (20) feet from the exterior boundaries of the property;
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The breaking, separation, pasteurization, containerizing and freezing of eggs produced by farms for commercial egg production under different property ownership, the processing in any manner of purchased broken eggs, and the drying and other accepted methods for the processing of eggs not specifically permitted in subsection (A)(2)(f) and (g) of this section; provided, however, that such processing shall not be allowed except in conjunction with a farm for commercial egg production. No permanent building or structure used in conjunction with such processing operations shall be located closer than twenty (20) feet from the exterior boundaries of the property.§
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Solar power plant on a lot ten (10) acres or larger.
I. Reserved.
J. Outside storage of materials, such as irrigation equipment and farming machinery, is allowed provided the materials are used in conjunction with a farm. Otherwise, the amount of outside storage of materials is limited to one hundred (100) square feet with a maximum height of three feet on parcels less than one-half acre and two hundred (200) square feet with a maximum height of three feet for parcels of one-half acre or more
K. Industrial hemp activities are permitted or conditionally permitted in subsection B., G., or H. in section 17.124.010 pursuant to the provisions set forth in chapter 17.306 of this ordinance including, but not limited to, permit processing, location, standards and approval requirements.
L. Employee housing meeting the requirements, as determined by the planning director, set forth in Health and Safety Code Section 17021.8, as may be amended, or consisting of no more than thirty-six (36) beds in a group quarters or twelve (12) units or spaces for use by a single-family or household. Review of determinations that employee housing meets the requirements set forth in Health and Safety Code Section 17021.8 shall be processed and considered by the planning commission in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 17021.8.(c).
M. Employee housing not meeting the requirements set forth in Health and Safety Code Section 17021.8, as may be amended, or consisting of more than thirty-six (36) beds in group quarters or twelve (12) units or spaces designed for use by a single-family or household.
N. Any use that is not specifically listed in Subsections B. and C. may be considered a permitted or conditionally permitted use provided that the planning director finds that the proposed use is substantially the same in character and intensity as those listed in the designated subsections. Such a use is subject to the permit process which governs the category in which it falls.
(Ord. 348.4087 § 25, 2003; Ord. 348.2856, 1988; Ord. 348.2669, 1987; Ord. 348.2162, 1983; Ord. 348 § 13.51)
(Ord. 348.4713, § 15, 11-9-2010; Ord. 348.4705, § 12, 11-8-2011; Ord. No. 348.4911, § 14, 9-10-2019; Ord. No. 348.4931, § 10, 11-10-2020; Ord. No. 348.4950, §§ 14, 15, 3-2-2021)
17.124.020 - Structure height.#
One-family residences shall not exceed forty (40) feet in height. No other building or structure shall exceed fifty (50) feet in height, unless a greater height is approved pursuant to section 17.172.230. In no event, however, shall a building exceed seventy-five (75) feet in height or any other structure exceed one hundred five (105) feet in height, unless a variance is approved pursuant to Chapter 17.196.
(Ord. 348.3990 §§ 19, 20, 2001; Ord. 348.2162, 1983; Ord. 348 § 13.52)
17.124.030 - Minimum lot frontage.#
The minimum lot frontage shall be two hundred (200) feet abutting on a street; utility uses, one hundred (100) feet.
(Ord. 348, 13.53)
17.124.040 - Minimum front yard.#
The minimum front yard shall be twenty (20) feet; fifty (50) feet for commercial poultry operations and all other agricultural operations involving the keeping of poultry or animals.§
(Ord. 348, § 13.54)
17.124.050 - Minimum side yards.#
The minimum side yard shall be ten (10) feet; twenty-five (25) feet for commercial poultry operations and all other agricultural operations involving the keeping of poultry or animals.§
(Ord. 348, § 13.55)
17.124.060 - Minimum rear yard.#
The minimum rear yard shall be ten (10) feet; twenty-five (25) feet for commercial poultry operations and other agricultural uses relating to the keeping of poultry or animals.§
(Ord. 348, § 13.56)
17.124.070 - Minimum lot area.#
The minimum lot area shall be five acres including portions included in public roads and other publicly owned facilities, except utility uses which may have a minimum area of ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
(Ord. 348, § 13.57)
17.124.080 - Automobile storage space.#
Automobile storage space shall be provided as required by Chapter 17.188.
(Ord. 348.2856, 1988; Ord. 348.2162, 1983; Ord. 348.1965, 1981; Ord. 348.1489, 1976; Ord. 348.1481, 1975; Ord. 348.1327, 1974; Ord. 348.905, 1971; Ord. 348.391, 1965; Ord. 348 § 13.58)
Dimensional Standards Summary#
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Structure Height | One-family residences: max 40 ft; Other buildings/structures: max 50 ft (greater height allowed per § 17.172.230); Absolute max: 75 ft buildings / 105 ft structures (unless variance per Ch. 17.196) |
| Minimum Lot Frontage | 200 ft abutting a street; utility uses: 100 ft |
| Minimum Front Yard | 20 ft; 50 ft for commercial poultry operations and all other agricultural operations involving keeping of poultry or animals |
| Minimum Side Yards | 10 ft; 25 ft for commercial poultry operations and all other agricultural operations involving keeping of poultry or animals |
| Minimum Rear Yard | 10 ft; 25 ft for commercial poultry operations and other agricultural uses relating to keeping of poultry or animals |
| Minimum Lot Area | 5 acres (including portions in public roads and publicly owned facilities); utility uses: 10,000 sq ft |
| Automobile Storage Space | As required by Chapter 17.188 |
Chapter 17.124 - A-1 Agricultural Zone#A-1
17.124.010 - Purpose and permitted uses.#
(Note: The provided text begins mid-section. The following is the recovered text from the supplied excerpt.)
...Section 17021.8, as may be amended, or consisting of more than thirty-six (36) beds in group quarters or twelve (12) units or spaces designed for use by a single-family or household.
N. Any use that is not specifically listed in Subsections B. and C. may be considered a permitted or conditionally permitted use provided that the planning director finds that the proposed use is substantially the same in character and intensity as those listed in the designated subsections. Such a use is subject to the permit process which governs the category in which it falls.
(Ord. 348.4087 § 25, 2003; Ord. 348.2856, 1988; Ord. 348.2669, 1987; Ord. 348.2162, 1983; Ord. 348 § 13.51)
(Ord. 348.4713, § 15, 11-9-2010; Ord. 348.4705, § 12, 11-8-2011; Ord. No. 348.4911, § 14, 9-10-2019; Ord. No. 348.4931, § 10, 11-10-2020; Ord. No. 348.4950, §§ 14, 15, 3-2-2021)
17.124.020 - Structure height.#
One-family residences shall not exceed forty (40) feet in height. No other building or structure shall exceed fifty (50) feet in height, unless a greater height is approved pursuant to section 17.172.230. In no event, however, shall a building exceed seventy-five (75) feet in height or any other structure exceed one hundred five (105) feet in height, unless a variance is approved pursuant to Chapter 17.196.
(Ord. 348.3990 §§ 19, 20, 2001; Ord. 348.2162, 1983; Ord. 348 § 13.52)
17.124.030 - Minimum lot frontage.#
The minimum lot frontage shall be two hundred (200) feet abutting on a street; utility uses, one hundred (100) feet.
(Ord. 348, 13.53)
17.124.040 - Minimum front yard.#
The minimum front yard shall be twenty (20) feet; fifty (50) feet for commercial poultry operations and all other agricultural operations involving the keeping of poultry or animals.
(Ord. 348, § 13.54)
17.124.050 - Minimum side yards.#
The minimum side yard shall be ten (10) feet; twenty-five (25) feet for commercial poultry operations and all other agricultural operations involving the keeping of poultry or animals.
(Ord. 348, § 13.55)
17.124.060 - Minimum rear yard.#
The minimum rear yard shall be ten (10) feet; twenty-five (25) feet for commercial poultry operations and other agricultural uses relating to the keeping of poultry or animals.
(Ord. 348, § 13.56)
17.124.070 - Minimum lot area.#
The minimum lot area shall be five acres including portions included in public roads and other publicly owned facilities, except utility uses which may have a minimum area of ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
(Ord. 348, § 13.57)
17.124.080 - Automobile storage space.#
Automobile storage space shall be provided as required by Chapter 17.188.
(Ord. 348.2856, 1988; Ord. 348.2162, 1983; Ord. 348.1965, 1981; Ord. 348.1489, 1976; Ord. 348.1481, 1975; Ord. 348.1327, 1974; Ord. 348.905, 1971; Ord. 348.391, 1965; Ord. 348 § 13.58)
Summary of Dimensional Standards (A-1 Agricultural Zone)#
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Structure Height - One-Family Residences | Maximum 40 feet |
| Structure Height - Other Buildings/Structures | Maximum 50 feet (greater height allowed per Section 17.172.230) |
| Structure Height - Absolute Maximum (Buildings) | 75 feet (unless variance per Chapter 17.196) |
| Structure Height - Absolute Maximum (Other Structures) | 105 feet (unless variance per Chapter 17.196) |
| Minimum Lot Frontage | 200 feet abutting a street; 100 feet for utility uses |
| Minimum Front Yard | 20 feet; 50 feet for commercial poultry operations and all other agricultural operations involving keeping of poultry or animals |
| Minimum Side Yards | 10 feet; 25 feet for commercial poultry operations and all other agricultural operations involving keeping of poultry or animals |
| Minimum Rear Yard | 10 feet; 25 feet for commercial poultry operations and other agricultural uses relating to keeping of poultry or animals |
| Minimum Lot Area | 5 acres (including public roads and publicly owned facilities); 10,000 square feet for utility uses |
| Automobile Storage Space | As required by Chapter 17.188 |