Los Gatos Municipal Code Div. 1 Generally

Horses may be kept as pets in any zone in the Town, subject to the regulations of sections 4.120.020, 4.120.025, 4.120.030, 4.120.035, 4.120.105 and 4.120.125, and other applicable provisions of the Town Code.

(Ord. No. 1971, § II, 2-22-94; Ord. No. 2276, § 1, 9-18-18)

Amateur horse events may be held in any zone in the Town, subject to the regulations in sections 4.120.005, 4.120.035, 4.120.105 and 4.120.125, and other provisions of the Town Code.

(Ord. No. 1971, § II, 2-22-94; Ord. No. 2276, § 1, 9-18-18)

On parcels of land having an area of forty thousand (40,000) square feet or more, a horse barn or shelter may be constructed pursuant to the requirements of this article and one (1) pet horse may be kept for each twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of area, plus one (1) pet horse. The foal, under nine (9) months of age, of a mare lawfully kept on the premises is not counted in determining the number of pet horses that may be kept.

(Ord. No. 1971, § II, 2-22-94; Ord. No. 2276, § 1, 9-18-18)

Regardless of whether a permit is required for keeping pet horses:

(1) Horse barns and shelters shall be located at least thirty (30) feet from the rear and side property lines, at least twenty-five (25) feet from any dwelling on the same premises, and at least sixty (60) feet from any dwelling or swimming pool on adjacent premises if such dwelling or swimming pool exists when the horse barn or shelter is built.

(2) Corrals and pens shall be located at least three (3) feet from any property line and at least sixty (60) feet from any dwelling or swimming pool on adjacent property, if such dwelling or swimming pool exists when the corral or pen is built.

(Ord. No. 1971, § II, 2-22-94; Ord. No. 2276, § 1, 9-18-18)

Horse barns and shelters shall meet the following requirements:

(1) They shall not be over twenty-two (22) feet high.

(2) All exterior materials shall not exceed Reflectivity Index of 30.

(3) All plumbing fixtures shall be served by a two-inch diameter building drain. Building drains in excess of two (2) inches in diameter may be approved by the Planning Director upon good cause shown.

(Ord. No. 1971, § II, 2-22-94; Ord. No. 2276, § 1, 9-18-18)

Amateur horse events shall not be held on parcels of land having less than five (5) acres area, nor for more than twelve (12) days on any single parcel of land in one (1) calendar year.

(Ord. No. 1971, § II, 2-22-94; Ord. No. 2276, § 1, 9-18-18)