Ferndale Zoning Code § 6.02 Agricultural Combining or -A Zone

The Agricultural Combining or -A Zone is intended to be combined with principal R Zones in areas where average lot areas are sufficient to permit agricultural uses, including the keeping of livestock, in conformity with established usage and without creating nuisances or adverse health conditions. The following regulations shall apply in any zone which is combined with an Agricultural Combining or -A Zone:

• 6.02.1 Principal permitted uses:

  • a. Crop and tree farming, truck gathering.

  • b. Nurseries and greenhouses.

  • c. Large livestock farming subject to the following limitations:

    • i. 1 horse, cow or similar large animal per ½ acre.

    • ii. 5 sheep, goats or similar size animal per ½ acre

  • d. Small livestock ranching, including rabbits, chickens, and small commercial fur animals, subject to the following limitations:

    • i. 200 animals per ½ acre

  • e. (Begin section amended by Ord. 2025-04 on 8/20/2025) Small employee housing.

  • f. Large employee housing, including employee housing meeting the requirements, as determined by the City Manager or their designee, set forth in California Health and Safety Code Section 17021.8, as may be amended. 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). (End section amended by Ord. 2025-04 on 8/20/2025)

• 6.02.2 Uses permitted with a Use Permit:

  • a. Animal hospitals and kennels.

  • b. Retail sales of agricultural products on premises.

  • c. Raising of animals other than those listed above in this section.

• 6.02.3 Other regulations:

  • a. Barns, corrals, pens and other structures for the keeping or housing of livestock shall be located not less than 50 feet from any residence and 20 feet from any lot line.

  • b. No large livestock shall be butchered on the premises except for noncommercial use.

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