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Title 20

Part 17 — Urban Agriculture and Keeping of Animals

Cudahy Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Cudahy

20.52.580 Purpose and applicability.

This part establishes standards for the location, development, and operations of urban agriculture and the keeping of animals for personal use and enjoyment. These provisions do not include regulations for cannabis cultivation which are addressed in Chapter 20.32 CMC, Part 2. Urban agriculture promotes healthy living and sustainability policies by providing an opportunity for residents to grow fresh foods, either as a community garden or on individual properties. (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).

20.52.590 Household pets.

Household pets, not to exceed three mammals over four months of age, are permitted for each dwelling unit. This provision shall not be construed to permit pigs, hogs, horses, goats, chickens or any animal capable of inflicting harm or discomfort or endangering the health and safety of any person or property. (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).

20.52.600 Urban agriculture.

The following agricultural uses are permitted, either as an accessory use or a primary use, regardless of lot size. This part allows the establishment of community gardens on vacant lots within the city.

  • A. Private greenhouses and horticultural collections (grown in the ground).

  • B. Fruit and vegetable gardens, fruit trees, and nut trees.

  • C. The off-site sale of the products produced on the premises. (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).

20.52.610 Retail sales of products produced on the premises.

Roadside stands, including signage, are permitted with the issuance of a conditional use permit. (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).

The Cudahy Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 764, passed November 4, 2025.

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20.52.620 Operational standards for urban agriculture.

A. Maintenance. Urban agriculture uses shall be maintained in an orderly manner, including litter removal, irrigation, weeding, pruning, pest control, and removal of dead or diseased plant materials.

B. Equipment. Use of mechanized farm equipment is prohibited in residential districts. Landscaping equipment designed for household use is permitted.

C. Structures. Structures to support urban agriculture, such as storage sheds, hoop-houses, and greenhouses, are permitted subject to the regulations of the underlying zone.

D. Pollutants. Urban agriculture activities shall include best practices to prevent pollutants from entering the stormwater conveyance system and shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, or regulations.

E. Compost Piles. Compost piles and containers must be set back at least 20 feet from residential buildings when an urban agriculture use abuts a residential land use. (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).

20.52.630 Keeping of animals.

The keeping of animals, other than household pets, is prohibited. (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).

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  1. ▸ Title 20
    Overview
    1. Chapter 20.04 — G2016.GENERAL PROVISIONS
    2. Chapter 20.08 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
    3. Chapter 20.12
    4. Chapter 20.16
    5. Chapter 20.20
    6. Chapter 20.24 — PARKS, SCHOOLS, AND LOS ANGELES RIVER
    7. Chapter 20.28 — MIXED-USE ZONES
    8. Chapter 20.30
    9. Chapter 20.32 — OVERLAY ZONES
    10. Part 1 — Riverfront Overlay Zone (-R)
    11. Part 2 — Urban Agriculture Overlay Zone
    12. Part 3 — Miscellaneous
    13. Part 1 — Adult-Oriented Businesses – Sexually Oriented Busines…
    14. Part 2 — Alcohol Sales
    15. Part 6 — Condominium Conversions
    16. Part 12 — Massage Establishments and Services
    17. Part 13 — Mobile Home Parks
    18. Part 14 — Service Stations
    19. Part 15 — Tobacco Shops and Smoking Lounges
    20. Part 16 — Transitional Uses
    21. Part 18 — Wireless Communications Facilities
    22. Part 1 — Adult-Oriented Businesses – Sexually Oriented Busines…
    23. Part 2 — Alcohol Sales
    24. Part 3 — Amusement Arcades or Cyber Cafes/Computer Labs
    25. Part 4 — Child Day Care Facilities and Large Family Day Care H…
    26. Part 5 — Condominiums
    27. Part 6 — Condominium Conversions
    28. Part 7 — Drive-Through Establishments
    29. Part 8 — Emergency Shelters and Low-Barrier Navigation Centers
    30. Part 9 — Hotels and Motels
    31. Part 10 — Housing Incentives
    32. Part 11 — Live/Work Units
    33. Part 12 — Massage Establishments and Services
    34. Part 13 — Mobile Home Parks
    35. Part 14 — Service Stations
    36. Part 15 — Tobacco Shops and Smoking Lounges
    37. Part 16 — Transitional Uses
    38. Part 17 — Urban Agriculture and Keeping of Animals
    39. Part 18 — Wireless Communications Facilities
    40. Part 19 — Replacement Housing
    41. Part 20 — Accessory Dwelling Units
    42. Part 8 — Amendments to the General Plan, Zoning Code Text, and…
    43. Part 9 — Development Agreements
    44. Part 10 — Reasonable Accommodation
    45. Part 11 — California Environmental Quality Act Implementation
    46. Part 12 — Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Variance
    47. Part 1 — General Provisions
    48. Part 2 — Development Review Permits
    49. Part 3 — Zoning Clearance
    50. Part 4 — Temporary Use Permits
    51. Part 5 — Minor Deviation – Minor Conditional Use Permits (Alco…
    52. Part 6 — Planned Development Permit
    53. Part 7 — Specific Plans
    54. Part 8 — Amendments to the General Plan, Zoning Code Text, and…
    55. Part 9 — Development Agreements
    56. Part 10 — Reasonable Accommodation
    57. Part 11 — California Environmental Quality Act Implementation
    58. Part 12 — Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Variance
    59. Part 13 — Off-Menu Density Bonus Concession Permit

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