Chapter 19.20 — AGRICULTURAL ZONE

Sections:

• 19.20.010 Purpose and intent. 19.20.020 Permitted uses. 19.20.030 Accessory uses and buildings. 19.20.040 Conditional uses. 19.20.050 Repealed.

The Chula Vista Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 3617, passed February 10, 2026.

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• 19.20.060 Height regulations.

• 19.20.070 Area, lot width and yard requirements.

• 19.20.080 Enclosures for animals.

• 19.20.090 Site plan and architectural approval.

• 19.20.100 Off-street parking.

• 19.20.110 Floor area per unit.

• 19.20.120 Off-street parking – Garages.

• 19.20.130 Performance standards.

The purpose of the agricultural zone is to provide a zone with appropriate uses for areas rural in character, which are undeveloped and not yet ready for urbanization. The zone is intended to preserve in agricultural use land which may be suited for eventual development in urban uses, and which will encourage proper timing for the economical provision of utilities, major streets, and other facilities, so that orderly development will occur. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.501(A)).

Principal permitted uses in the agricultural zone include:

• A. Agriculture, as defined in CVMC 19.04.002 (see CVMC 19.58.030 for “processing plants”);

• B. One single-family dwelling per lot or parcel;

• C. Public parks;

• D. Factory-built home/mobilehome on any lot subject to the provisions of CVMC 19.58.145 and 19.58.330. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1941 § 1, 1981; Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.501(B)).

Accessory uses and buildings customarily incidental to any of the above uses permitted in the agriculture zone, subject to the regulations for such as required herein, include:

• A. Guest houses (see CVMC 19.04.002 for definition of “guest house”), subject to the provisions of CVMC

• 19.58.020(D), and not rented or otherwise conducted as a business;

• B. Customary incidental home occupations, subject to the provisions of CVMC 19.14.490;

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• C. Offices incidental and necessary to the conduct of a permitted use;

• D. Private garages and parking areas subject to the provisions of CVMC 19.58.230 and 19.58.280

• E. Roadside stands, not exceeding 400 square feet in floor area, for the sale of agricultural products grown on the premises;

F. Public and private noncommercial recreation areas, uses, and facilities, including country clubs and swimming pools subject to the provisions of CVMC 19.58.090;

• G. Stables and corrals subject to the provisions of CVMC 19.58.310;

H. Accessory dwelling units, subject to the provisions of CVMC 19.58.022. (Ord. 3442 § 2(E), 2018; Ord. 3423 § 3, 2018; Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2897 § 2, 2003; Ord. 2145 § 2, 1986; Ord. 2124 § 3, 1985; Ord. 1364 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.501(C)).

The following uses shall be permitted in the A zone; provided, a conditional use permit is issued in accordance with the provisions of CVMC 19.14.030(A) or 19.14.040, as may be applicable, and CVMC 19.14.050 through 19.14.090:

• A. Poultry farms, subject to the provisions of CVMC 19.58.240;

• B. Kennels, subject to the provisions of CVMC 19.58.190;

• C. Riding stables, subject to the provisions of CVMC 19.58.190;

• D. Guest ranches, subject to the provisions of CVMC 19.58.270;

• E. Stables and corrals, subject to the provisions of CVMC 19.58.310;

• F. Hay and feed stores, retail, subject to the provisions of CVMC 19.58.175;

• G. Plant nurseries.

The following uses shall be permitted in the A zone; provided, a conditional use permit is issued by the Planning Commission, or for unclassified uses as defined in CVMC 19.54.020:

• H. Electric substations and gas regulators, subject to the provisions of CVMC 19.58.140;

• I. Unclassified uses, see Chapter 19.54 CVMC. (Ord. 3544 § 2, 2023; Ord. 3442 § 2(F), 2018; Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1604 § 1, 1975; Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.501(D)).

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No structure shall exceed two and one-half stories or 35 feet in height, except as provided in CVMC 19.16.040. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.501(F)).

The following minimum requirements shall be observed in the agricultural zone, except where modified for conditional uses (see CVMC 19.16.020, 19.16.050, 19.16.060 and 19.16.080 for exceptions and modifications):

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Yards in Feet
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and Both
Lot Width Maximum One Side
Classification Lot Areas Exterior Side Rear
(ft.) Stories Yard
Side Yards
Yards
A-8 8 acres 300 2-1/2 50* 20 50 50
A-X As designated on zoning map but not less than eight acres
*Or not less than that specified on the building line map shall be provided and maintained. The setback
requirements shown on the adopted building line map for Chula Vista shall take precedence over the
setbacks required in the zoning district.
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(Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.501(G)).

Any building or enclosure in which animals or fowl, except domestic pets, are contained in the agricultural zone shall be distant at least 200 feet from any lot in any R or C district, or from any school or institution for human care. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.501(H)(1)).

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Site plan and architectural approval is required of all conditional uses in the agricultural zone, as provided in CVMC 19.14.420 through 19.14.480. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.501(H)(2)).

Off-street parking is required for all uses in the agricultural zone as provided in CVMC 19.62.170 through 19.62.190. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.501(H)).

Minimum floor area regulations shall be as required in CVMC 19.24.130. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.501(I)).

• A. Off-street parking is required for all uses, as provided in CVMC 19.62.010 through 19.62.130.

B. The two-car garage requirement for single-family homes shall apply, as provided in CVMC 19.62.170 through 19.62.190. For garage conversion regulations, see CVMC 19.62.170 through 19.62.190. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.501(J)).

All uses in the agricultural zone may be subject to initial and continuing compliance with the performance standards in Chapter 19.66 CVMC. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.501(K)).