Salinas Municipal Code Div. 1 Agricultural (A) District (CA)

Sec. 37-30.010. - Purpose.¶

In addition to the general purposes listed in Article I, Division 1: General Provisions, the purpose of the agricultural (A) district regulations is to:

(a) Preserve and protect agricultural land from urban development; and

(b) In certain instances, permit agriculture as an interim use until urban development occurs.

(Ord. No. 2463 (NCS).)

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Sec. 37-30.020. - Use classifications.¶

Table 37-30.10 identifies the use classifications for properties located in the agricultural (A) district:

Table 37-30.10 Agricultural (A) District Use Classifications

Land Use	A	Additional Use Regulations
Agricultural Uses	P	(3)
Residential Uses
Accessory Dwelling Units	P	(6)
Day Care Homes, Family—Large	P	(4)
Day Care Homes, Family—Small	P
Duplex Dwellings	NP
Home Occupations	P	(1)
Employee Housing, Agricultural	P	(12)
Employee Housing, Small Project	P
Employee Housing, Medium Project	CUP	(11)
Employee Housing, Large Project	NP
Manufactured Housing	P
Multifamily Dwellings	NP
Multiple Detached Dwellings	NP
Residential Care Facilities—Large	CUP
Residential Care Facilities—Small	P
Residential Service Facilities	CUP
Single-family Dwellings—Attached	NP
Single-family Dwellings—Detached	P
Public and Semipublic Uses
Telecommunications Facilities:
Major	CUP	(8)
Minor	P	(8)
Utilities—Major	CUP
Accessory Uses and Structures	P	(5)
Animals—Domestic	P	(7)
Utilities—Minor	P	(9)
Utility Sheds	P	(10)
Temporary Uses	TULP	(2)
Nonconforming Uses and Structures	See Section 37-50.160 : Nonconforming uses and structures .	See Section 37-50.160 : Nonconforming uses and structures .

Notes: P = Permitted Use NP = Not Permitted Use CUP = Conditional Use Permit Required SPR = Site Plan Review Required TULP = Temporary Use of Land Permit Required

(1)	See Section 37-50.100 : Home occupations .
(2)	See Section 37-50.300 : Temporary use of land .
(3)	Animal husbandry may be allowed with a CUP.
(4)	See Section 37-50.120 : Large family day care homes .
(5)	See Section 37-50.010 : Accessory uses and structures . Accessory uses and structures will require a SPR or a CUP if required for the principal use.
(6)	Accessory dwelling units, shall be permitted pursuant to State ADU law.
(7)	Not more than four domestic animals are permitted per residential dwelling unit except that newborn and baby animals up to the age of three months shall not be counted.
(8)	See Section 37-50.290 : Telecommunication facilities .
(9)	Minor utilities shall not unreasonably interfere with the use, enjoyment, or aesthetics of adjacent uses.
(10)	See Section 37-50.010 (i): Utility Sheds .
(11)	Employee housing in the A district shall be limited to that serving agricultural employees.
(12)	See Section 37-50.075 : Employee housing, agricultural.

(Ord. No. 2463 (NCS).)

(Ord. No. 2532 (NCS), § 8, 11-13-2012; Ord. No. 2581 (NCS), § 5, 12-6-2016; Ord. No. 2623 (NCS), § 5, 11-5-2019; Ord. No. 2693 (NCS), § 2, 2-24-2026)

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Sec. 37-30.030. - Development regulations.¶

Table 37-30.20 identifies the development regulations for the agricultural (A) district:

Table 37-30.20 Agricultural (A) District Development Regulations

Development Regulations	A	Additional Use Regulations
Lot Size—Minimum	10 acres	(A)(C)
Lot Area per Dwelling Unit—Minimum	10 acres	(A)
Lot Width—Minimum	200 ft.
Lot Depth—Minimum	200 ft.
Lot Frontage—Minimum	200 ft.
Yards—Minimum
Front	50 ft.	(D)(F)
Side
Interior	20 ft.	(D)
Corner	50 ft.	(D)(F)
Rear	50 ft.	(D)
Height—Maximum	50 ft.	(E)
Distance Between Structures—Minimum	10 ft.
Driveway Length—Minimum (From street property line)	50 ft.	(B)
Nonresidential FAR	0.10
Fences, Walls, and Hedges	See Section 37-50.090 : Fences, walls, and hedges .	See Section 37-50.090 : Fences, walls, and hedges .
Off-street Parking, Loading, and Outdoor Lighting	See Article V, Division 2: Parking, Loading, and Outdoor Lighting .	See Article V, Division 2: Parking, Loading, and Outdoor Lighting .
Driveway and Corner Visibility	See Section 37-50.460 : Driveway and corner visibility.	See Section 37-50.460 : Driveway and corner visibility.
Signs	See Article V, Division 3: Signs .	See Article V, Division 3: Signs .
Outdoor Facilities	See Section 37-50.170 : Outdoor storage and display .	See Section 37-50.170 : Outdoor storage and display .
Accessory Uses and Structures	See Section 37-50.010 : Accessory uses and structures .	See Section 37-50.010 : Accessory uses and structures .
Screening of Mechanical Equipment	See Section 37-50.240 : Screening of mechanical equipment .	See Section 37-50.240 : Screening of mechanical equipment .
Recycling and Solid Waste Disposal	See Section 37-50.200 : Recycling and solid waste disposal regulations.	See Section 37-50.200 : Recycling and solid waste disposal regulations.
Performance Standards	See Section 37-50.180 : Performance standards .	See Section 37-50.180 : Performance standards .
Planned Unit Developments	See Article VI, Division 13 : Planned Unit Development Permits .	See Article VI, Division 13 : Planned Unit Development Permits .
Nonconforming Uses and Structures	See Section 37-50.160 : Nonconforming uses and structures .	See Section 37-50.160 : Nonconforming uses and structures .
Swimming Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs	See Section 37-50.010 (k): Swimming Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs.	See Section 37-50.010 (k): Swimming Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs.

Notes:

(A) See Sections 37-50.070(a) and (b): Development on Existing Lots.

(B) Driveway length shall be in accordance with the minimum front or corner side yard setback.

(C) Minimum lot sizes may be reduced when the exclusive use of such lots is intended for utility substations, pumping stations, and similar facilities.

(D) See Section 37-50.040: Building projections into yards.

(E) See Section 37-50.080: Exceptions to height limits.

(F) Unenclosed porches and architectural entry features may encroach a maximum of five feet into required front and corner side yards.

(Ord. No. 2463 (NCS).)

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