Burbank Municipal Code Div. 9 Commercial Stables

A commercial stable is permitted in the Rancho Master Plan Area upon the granting of a Conditional Use Permit. [Added by Ord. No. 3343, eff. 6/26/93.]

Commercial stables shall be of Type I construction and shall be located no closer than 20 feet from a door, window or opening of a structure used or designed to be used for human habitation. If the stables are completely enclosed by walls and a roof and the walls or portion thereof facing the setback area are constructed of reinforced masonry at least eight (8) inches thick or reinforced concrete at least six (6) inches thick with a smooth, hard, non-absorbent interior finish, the 20 feet may be reduced to 15 feet. Other Type I materials may be used if approved by the Building Official as being equally strong, durable and resistant to sounds and odors arising from within the stables.

Commercial stables shall be of Type I Construction and shall be set back a minimum of five (5) feet from any side or rear property line, zero feet if abutting an alley.

Corrals shall be located no closer than 20 feet to the doors, windows or other openings of any building or structure on the same or adjacent lot used or designed to be used for human habitation. [Added by Ord. No. 3343, eff. 6/26/93.]

Commercial stables shall have a minimum lot area of 500 square feet for each horse.

EXCEPTION:

Wherever completely enclosed individual box stalls are Provided with minimum dimensions eight (8) feet in width and 12 feet in length, an additional number of horses above the total allowed by this section may be allowed equal to the number of box stalls provided, but in no case shall the total number of horses exceed the ratio of one (1) horse per 400 square feet of lot area. [Added by Ord. No. 3343, eff. 6/26/93.]

All areas used in connection with the keeping of horses shall be so arranged as to prevent an accumulation of standing water. [Added by Ord. No. 3343, eff. 6/26/93.]

Every commercial stable, or portion thereof, where the public is served shall be provided with a minimum of one (1) public toilet located so as to be reasonably convenient to the stable clientele.

The floors and walls of toilet room(s) and all surfaces within two (2) feet of the front and sides of urinals shall be finished with a smooth, hard non-absorbent material of portland cement, ceramic tile, or other approved materials. Walls shall be finished to a height of four (4) feet above the floor. [Added by Ord. No. 3343, eff. 6/26/93.]

The perimeter of that portion of the commercial stable used for horses shall be completely enclosed with a fence and gates having a minimum height of five (5) feet. The perimeter structure shall be capable of supporting a force of 150 pounds per foot with the load applied three (3) feet from the ground surface.

Locks, latches and other gate fastening hardware capable of holding gates in a closed position shall be used on all gates referred to in this section. [Added by Ord. No. 3343, eff. 6/26/93.]

At commercial stables, each building or enclosure used in connection with the keeping of ten (10) or more horses shall have at least two (2) exits (unless in the R-1-H Zone) of a minimum width of eight (8) feet. If two (2) exits are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one-fifth (1/5) of the perimeter of the area served. [Added by Ord. No. 3343, eff. 6/26/93.]

All horses maintained on any lot or parcel used for commercial stable purposes shall be tethered or stabled within a building except when being ridden or when being exercised, groomed, trained by an attendant or attended to by a veterinarian. [Added by Ord. No. 3343, eff. 6/26/93.]

On property used for commercial stable purposes, smoking shall be prohibited in any structure housing horses and in any area or structure used for the storage of feed and grain. There shall be posted at all points of ingress to any such structures or area, a sign stating “Smoking Prohibited”. Such sign shall be easily readable upon approaching any such structures or area. It shall be the responsibility of the commercial stable operator to cause compliance with this section. [Added by Ord. No. 3343, eff. 6/26/93.]

Any operation or use of any property as a commercial stable, shall not make, cause, or permit to be made or caused, any unnecessary noises, sounds or vibrations either of a continuing or of an intermittent nature, or produce, cause or emit any dust, fumes, odors or vapors which are annoying to persons of ordinary sensitivity or which are so harsh or so prolonged or unnatural or unusual in their intensity, time or place of occurrence as to occasion discomfort to the inhabitants of the City or any number thereof. [Added by Ord. No. 3343, eff. 6/26/93.]

A. COMMERCIAL STABLES IN NON-RESIDENTIAL ZONES.

All commercial stables in non-residential zones shall provide a minimum of two (2) off-street parking spaces.

B. COMMERCIAL STABLES IN THE R-1-H ZONE.

All commercial stables located in the R-1-H Zone shall provide a minimum of one (1) off-street parking space. [Added by Ord. No. 3343, eff. 6/26/93.]