Chapter 22.70 — EQUESTRIAN DISTRICTS

22.70.010 - Purpose. ¶

Equestrian Districts are established to recognize areas where the keeping of horses and other large domestic animals for residents' personal use has become or is intended to become integral to the character of the area. An Equestrian District (EQD) permits the keeping of horses and other large domestic animals as accessory to residential uses and is subject to development standards intended to ensure compatibility with surrounding areas and within the EQD itself while also taking the individual characteristics of the particular area under consideration.

(Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

22.70.020 - Applicability and Land Use Regulations. ¶

Property in an EQD may be used for any use permitted in the basic zone, subject to the same standards of that zone. This Chapter shall supersede provisions in this Title 22 which regulate the keeping of horses and other large domestic animals (animals), including other equine, cattle, sheep, and goats, as accessory to a residential use.

(Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

22.70.030 - Establishment, Expansion, or Repeal of Equestrian Districts.

A.

Establishment, Expansion, or Repeal. In addition to Section 22.68.020.B, no petition for the establishment, expansion, or repeal of an EQD shall be accepted unless signed by at least 75 percent of the property owners within the area under consideration.

B.

Requirements for Establishment or Expansion. An EQD may be established or expanded where the proposed district will comply with the following requirements:

1.

Area. The proposed EQD shall contain a minimum area of five acres. The expansion of an existing EQD may be considered on less than five acres, where it is an orderly and contiguous extension of an existing EQD.

2.

Buffer Area.

a.

Animals regulated by the proposed EQD shall be separated by a buffer area from any lot which is used for residential purposes or located in a Residential Zone or Zone A-1 having the potential for residential

development and not within the EQD. Such buffer area shall consist of:

i.

A designated setback of not less than 25 feet, located contiguous to and within the boundaries of the proposed EQD. Such setback shall provide a permanently established buffer within which animals regulated by such district will not be kept or maintained; or

ii.

A physical separation in lieu of such setback located contiguous to and either outside or inside of the boundary of the proposed EQD, which provides an equivalent setback or satisfactorily eliminates the need for such setback, within the intent of this Section. Such physical separation may consist of, but is not limited to, a public street, highway, riding trail or other public or private easement, or an appropriate topographical separation.

b.

Where animals to be regulated within the proposed EQD are permitted in the same or greater numbers on property contiguous to its boundary, the Commission may recommend, and the Board may waive, such setback along the common boundary in adopting the District.

3.

Findings. In addition to the findings in Section 22.198.050 (Findings and Decision), the Commission may recommend approval of a petition requesting the establishment of an EQD where the information submitted or presented at the public hearing substantiates the following findings:

a.

That the requested animals within the proposed EQD will not jeopardize, endanger, or otherwise constitute a menace to the public health, safety, or general welfare; and

b.

That the properties in the EQD are adequate in size and shape to accommodate the requested animals without material detriment to the use, enjoyment, or valuation of property of other persons located in the vicinity of the EQD.

4.

Conditions of Approval. The Commission may recommend, and the Board may impose conditions as deemed necessary to ensure that animals permitted in an EQD will be kept in compliance with the findings required by Subsection B.3, above. Conditions imposed may involve any pertinent factors affecting the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the requested EQD, including, but not limited to:

a.

The number and location of animals permitted;

b.

The type, and construction of corrals, stables, or other structures used for the housing of such animals;

c.

Fencing requirements;

d.

Required setbacks; or

e.

The inclusion of riding areas or equestrian trails within the EQD.

(Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

22.70.040 - Established Equestrian Districts. ¶

Established EQDs are listed in Table 22.70.040-A, below. These EQDs are shown on the Zoning Map and are incorporated with all provisions specified in each respective ordinance of adoption.

TABLE 22.70.040-A: ESTABLISHED EQUESTRIAN DISTRICTS
Equestrian Zone Number	District Name	Ordinance of Adoption	Date of Adoption
EQD-1	Rancho Potrero De Felipe Lugo	11297	1-27-1976
EQD-2	West Altadena	11301	2-17-1976
EQD-3	Pellissier Village	11384	7-27-1976
EQD-4	Kinneloa Mesa	11515	4-26-1977
EQD-6	Beverly Acres	11841	12-28-1978
EQD-7	Avocado Heights	91-0054Z	4-9-1991

(Ord. 2024-0029 § 2, 2024; Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

22.70.050 - Development Standards. ¶

A.

General Development Standards.

1.

Maintenance. All animals authorized to be kept in an EQD shall be maintained in a safe and healthy manner, in compliance with all applicable regulations provided in any other statute or ordinance.

Stable and Corral.

a.

Animals shall be kept in a stable or fenced corral.

b.

No part of any stable or corral shall be located within 35 feet from any existing habitable structure except for an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit regulated by Section 22.140.640 (Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units).

c.

No part of any stable or corral shall be located within 100 feet of an existing school building or hospital building.

B.

Agency Review. As part of the review of an application for a project in an EQD, the Director shall notify and request reports from the Departments of Animal Care and Control and Public Health regarding the ability of the applicant to maintain such animals properly as indicated in the application and site plan.

C.

Equestrian District Specific Development Standards.

1.

Rancho Potrero De Felipe Lugo. The maximum number of animals in EQD-1: Rancho Potrero De Felipe Lugo shall comply with Table 22.70.050-A and Figure 22.70.050-A: Rancho Potrero De Felipe Lugo, below.

TABLE 22.070.050-A: EQD-1: RANCHO POTRERO DE FELIPE LUGO
Net Size of Lot	Maximum Number of Animals Permitted Per Lot
Under 6,400 square feet	1
6,400—7999 square feet	2
8,000—9,499 square feet	3
9,500—10,999 square feet	4
11,000—12,499 square feet	5
12,500—19,999 square feet	6
20,000—39,999 square feet	7
Over 40,000 square feet	1 additional animal per each additional 5,000 square feet

FIGURE 22.70.050-A: RANCHO POTRERO DE FELIPE LUGO

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2.

West Altadena. The maximum number of animals in EQD-2: West Altadena shall comply with Table 22.70.050-B and Figure 22.70.050-B: West Altadena, below.

TABLE 22.70.050-B: EQD-2: WEST ALTADENA
Net Size of Lot	Maximum Number of Animals Permitted Per Lot
3,750—7,499 square feet	1
7,500—11,249 square feet	2
11,250—14,999 square feet	3
15,000—18,749 square feet	4
18,750—22,499 square feet	5
22,500—26,249 square feet	6
26,250—29,999 square feet	7
30,000—44,999 square feet	8
45,000—49,999 square feet	9
50,000—54,999 square feet	10
55,000—59,999 square feet	11
60,000—64, 999 square feet	12
65,000 square feet and over	1 additional animal per each additional 5,000 square feet

FIGURE 22.70.050-B: WEST ALTADENA

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3.

Pellissier Village. The maximum number of animals in EQD-3: Pellissier Village shall comply with Table 22.70.050-C and Figure 22.70.050-C: Pellissier Village, below.

TABLE 22.70.050-C: EQD-3: PELLISSIER VILLAGE
Net Size of Lot	Maximum Number of Animals Permitted Per Lot
Under 5,000 square feet	1
5,000—5,999 square feet	2
6,000—7,999 square feet	3
8,000—10,999 square feet	4
11,000—16,999 square feet	5
17,000—24,999 square feet	6
25,000—29,999 square feet	7
40,000—44,999 square feet	8
45,000 square feet and over	1 additional animal per each additional 5,000 square feet

FIGURE 22.70.050-C: PELLISSIER VILLAGE

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Kinneloa Mesa. The maximum number of animals in EQD-4: Kinneloa Mesa shall comply with Table 22.70.050-D and Figure 22.70.050-D: Kinneloa Mesa, below.

TABLE 22.70.050-D: EQD-4: KINNELOA MESA
Net Size of Lot	Maximum Number of Animals Permitted Per Lot
Under 5,000 square feet	1
5,000—5,899 square feet	2
6,000—7,999 square feet	3
8,000—10,999 square feet	4
11,000—16,999 square feet	5
17,000—24,999 square feet	6
25,000—29,999 square feet	7
40,000—44,999 square feet	8
45,000 square feet and over	1 additional animal per each additional 5,000 square feet

FIGURE 22.70.050-D: KINNELOA MESA

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5.

Beverly Acres. The maximum number of animals in EQD-6: Beverly Acres shall comply with Table 22.70.050-F and Figure 22.70.050-F: Beverly Acres, below.

TABLE 22.70.050-F: EQD-6: BEVERLY ACRES
Net Size of Lot	Maximum Number of Animals Permitted Per Lot
5,000—8,499 square feet	1
8,500—13,499 square feet	2
13,500—19,999 square feet	3
20,000 square feet and over	1 additional animal per each additional 5,000 square feet

FIGURE 22.70.050-F: BEVERLY ACRES

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Avocado Heights. EQD-7: Avocado Heights shall comply with this Subsection C.7.

a.

Number of Animals. The maximum number of animals shall comply with Table 22.70.050-G and Figure 22.70.050-G: Avocado Heights, below.

TABLE 22.70.050-G: EQD-7: AVOCADO HEIGHTS
Net Size of Lot	Maximum Number of Animals Permitted Per Lot
10,000 square feet	2
10,001 sq. ft. and over	1 additional animal per each additional 5,000 sq. ft.

Additional Regulations. In Zone B-1:

Animals shall not be maintained; and

ii.

Trails shall not be established.

FIGURE 22.70.050-G: AVOCADO HEIGHTS

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(Ord. 2025-0029 § 4, 2025; Ord. 2024-0029 § 3, 2024; Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

Chapter 22.72 - SETBACK DISTRICTS