Chapter 82.03 — AGRICULTURAL AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LAND USE ZONING DISTRICTS

Section

• 82.03.010 Purpose.
• 82.03.020 Purposes and Location of the Agricultural and Resource Management Land Use Zoning Districts.
• 82.03.030 Minimum Area for Designation.
• 82.03.040 Agricultural and Resource Management Land Use Zoning District Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements.
• 82.03.050 Agricultural and Resource Management Land Use Zoning District Subdivision Standards.
• 82.03.060 Agricultural and Resource Management Land Use Zoning District Site Planning and Building Standards.
• 82.03.070 FW Land Use Zoning District Additional Standards.

This Chapter lists the land uses that may be allowed within the agricultural and resource management land use zoning districts established by the General Plan and listed in Chapter 82.01 (Land Use Plan and Land Use Zoning Districts, and Overlays), determines the type of planning permit/approval required for each use, and provides basic standards for site layout and building size. (Ord. 4011, passed - -2007)

The purposes of the individual agricultural and resource management land use zoning districts and the locations where they are applied are as specified in the General Plan and as described in Chapter 82.01 (Land Use Plan, Land Use Zoning Districts, and Overlays). (Ord. 4011, passed - -2007)

The agricultural and resource land use zoning districts shall be applied through the General Plan amendment process (Chapter 86.12) only to sites with the minimum areas indicated in Table 82-3. Table 82-3 Minimum Area For Agricultural and Resource Management Land Use Zoning District Designation Land Use Zoning District Minimum Area for Designation AG (Agriculture) 100 acres RC (Resource Conservation) 200 acres FW (Floodway) No Minimum Area Required OS (Open Space) No Minimum Area Required

(Ord. 4011, passed - -2007)

(a) General Permit Requirements. Table 82-3 identifies the uses of land allowed by this Development Code in each agricultural and resource land use zoning district established by Chapter 82.01 (Land Use Plan and Land Use Zoning Districts, and Overlays), in compliance with § 82.02.030 (Allowed Land Uses and Planning Permit Requirements). (b) Requirements for Certain Specific Land Uses. Where the last column in Table 82-4 (Specific Use Regulations) includes a Section number, the referenced Section may affect whether the use requires a Site Plan Permit, Conditional Use Permit, Minor Use Permit, Planned Development Permit, or other County approval, and/or may establish other requirements and standards applicable to the use. Table 82-4 Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Agricultural and Resource Management Land Use Zoning Districts Land Use See Division 10 (Definitions) for land use definitions Permit Required by District Specific Use Regulations RC AG FW OS Table 82-4 Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Agricultural and Resource Management Land Use Zoning Districts Land Use See Division 10 (Definitions) for land use definitions Permit Required by District Specific Use Regulations RC AG FW OS Agricultural, Resource & Open Space Uses Agricultural support services M/C M/C CUP — Animal keeping S S S —

A A A — Crop production, horticulture, orchard, vineyard A A A — Industrial hemp cultivation - Small scale (minimum 1-acre lot size) P P P —

P(1) P(1) P(1) P(1) Lake, reservoir M/C M/C M/C M/C Pond A A A A Winery M/C M/C — — Industry, Manufacturing & Processing, Wholesaling Composting operations CUP CUP — — Hazardous waste facilities CUP CUP — —

CUP CUP — — Recycling facilities S S — — 84.19

Recreation, Education & Public Assembly Agritourism enterprises S S — —

M/C M/C — — Conference/convention facility CUP CUP — — Equestrian facility M/C M/C — — Fitness/health facility M/C — — — Library, museum, art gallery, outdoor exhibit M/C M/C — — Meeting facility, public or private CUP CUP — — Park, playground M/C M/C — — Places of worship CUP CUP — — Recreational vehicle park CUP(2) Rural sports and recreation CUP CUP — — School - College or university CUP CUP — — School - Private CUP CUP — — School - Specialized education/training CUP CUP — — Residential(7) Accessory use or structure - Residential A(3) A(3) — —

A A — — Retail Produce stands (200 sq. ft. or less on lots that are 10,000 sq. ft. or greater) A(5) A — —

Medical services - Hospital M/C M/C — — Medical services - Rehabilitation centers M/C M/C — — Office - Accessory P P — — Office - Government M/C M/C — — Services - General Cemetery including pet cemeteries CUP CUP — — Commercial kennels and catteries - min lot 2.5 acres M/C M/C — — Emergency shelter — CUP — —

A A — — Licensed residential care facility of 7 or more persons M/C M/C — —

SUP SUP — — Public safety facility M/C M/C — — Short-term residential rentals SUP SUP — —

M/C M/C — — Transportation, Communications & Infrastructure Broadcasting antennae and towers M/C M/C — — Electrical power generation CUP CUP — — Pipelines, transmission lines, and control stations(6) (6) (6) (6) (6) Renewable energy generation facilities CUP CUP CUP — Sewage treatment and disposal facility CUP CUP — — Solid waste disposal CUP CUP — — Transportation facility CUP CUP — — Utility facility CUP CUP CUP — Wind energy system, accessory S S S —

TUP TUP TUP TUP 84.25

Key Key A Allowed use (no planning permit required) PD Planned Development Permit required (Chapter 85.10) P Permitted Use; Site Plan Permit required (Chapter 85.08) SUP Special Use Permit required (Chapter 85.14) M/C Minor Use Permit required; unless a Conditional Use Permit required in compliance with § 85.06.050 (Projects That Do Not Qualify for a Minor Use Permit) S Permit requirement set by Specific Use Regulations (Division 4) TSP Temporary Special Events Permit required (Chapter 85.16) RCP Unlicensed Residential Care Facilities Permit (Chapter 85.20) CUP Conditional Use Permit required (Chapter 85.06) TUP Temporary Use Permit required (Chapter 85.15) MUP Minor Use Permit required (Chapter 85.06) — Use not allowed

Notes: Notes: (1) CUP required if maximum building coverage exceeds 10,000 sq. ft., the use will have more than 20 employees per shift, or if not exempt from CEQA; may qualify for a MUP in compliance with § 85.06.020 (Applicability). (2) Density of the recreational vehicles in a Recreational Vehicle Park shall be limited to 4 per acre. (3) Use allowed as an accessory use only, on the same site as a residential use allowed by this table. (4) Use allowed as an accessory use only with standards, on the same site as a residential use allowed by this table. (5) In Phelan/Pinon Hills Community Plan area, a maximum 6 sq. ft. advertising sign shall be allowed.

(6) Pipelines, transmission lines, and control station uses are regulated and approved by the Public Utilities Commission. See alternate review procedures in § 85.02.050 (Alternate Review Procedures). (7) Supportive housing or transitional housing that is provided in single-, two-, or multi-family dwelling units, group residential, parolee-probationer home, residential care facilities, or boarding house uses shall be permitted, conditionally permitted or prohibited in the same manner as the other single-, two- or multi-family dwelling units, group residential, parolee-probationer home, residential care facilities, or boarding house uses under this Code.

(Ord. 4011, passed - -2007; Am. Ord. 4043, passed - -2008; Am. Ord. 4057, passed - - 2008; Am. Ord. 4098, passed - -2010; Am. Ord. 4230, passed - -2014; Am. Ord. 4251, passed - -2014; Am. Ord. 4341, passed - -2018; Am. Ord. 4383, passed - -2020; Am. Ord. 4393, passed - -2020; Am. Ord. 4444, passed - -2022; Am. Ord. 4504, passed - -2026)

(a) Each subdivision shall comply with the minimum parcel size requirements shown in Tables 82-4A, 82-4B and 82-4C for the applicable land use zoning district. (b) The minimum parcel size requirements for a specific subdivision are determined by the review authority as part of subdivision approval. The review authority may require one or more parcels within a specific subdivision to be larger than the minimums required by these tables based on potential environmental impacts, the physical characteristics of the site or surrounding parcels, and/or other factors. (c) See also the standards in § 83.02.050 (Parcel Area Measurements and Exceptions). Table 82-4A Agricultural and Resource Management Land Use Zoning District Minimum Lot Size Valley Region Land Use Zoning District Minimum Lot Area Lot Dimensions Maximum Width to Depth Ratio Minimum Frontage Width Minimum Width Minimum Depth Table 82-4A Agricultural and Resource Management Land Use Zoning District Minimum Lot Size Valley Region Land Use Zoning District Minimum Lot Area Lot Dimensions Maximum Width to Depth Ratio Minimum Frontage Width Minimum Width Minimum Depth AG 10 acres(1) NA 300 ft. 300 ft. 1:4 RC 40 acres 150 ft. 300 ft. 300 ft. 1:4 FW 10 acres NA 60 ft. 100 ft 1:4 OS No requirement No requirement No requirement No requirement No requirement Notes: (1) Except where modified by map suffix. The various designations within the AG Land Use Zoning District shall be limited to AG, AG-20, AG-40, AG-80 and AG-160.

Table 82-4B Agricultural and Resource Management Land Use Zoning District Minimum Lot Size Mountain Region Land Use Zoning District Minimum Lot Area Lot Dimensions Maximum Width to Depth Ratio Minimum Frontage Width Minimum Width Minimum Depth Table 82-4B Agricultural and Resource Management Land Use Zoning District Minimum Lot Size Mountain Region Land Use Zoning District Minimum Lot Area Lot Dimensions Maximum Width to Depth Ratio Minimum Frontage Width Minimum Width Minimum Depth AG(1) 10 acres(2) NA 300 ft. 300 ft. 1:4 RC 40 acres 150 ft. 300 ft. 300 ft. 1:4 FW 10 acres NA 60 ft. 100 ft. 1:3 OS No requirement No requirement No requirement No requirement No requirement Notes: (1) Limited to the Oak Glen Community Plan area only. (2) Except where modified by map suffix. The various designations within the AG Land Use Zoning District shall be limited to AG, AG-20, AG-40, AG-80 and AG-160.

Table 82-4C Agricultural and Resource Management Land Use Zoning District Minimum Lot Size Desert Region Lot Dimensions Land Use Zoning District Minimum Lot Area Minimum Frontage Width Minimum Width Minimum Depth Maximum Width to Depth Ratio Table 82-4C Agricultural and Resource Management Land Use Zoning District Minimum Lot Size Desert Region

Lot Dimensions Land Use Zoning District Minimum Lot Area Minimum Frontage Width Minimum Width Minimum Depth Maximum Width to Depth Ratio AG 10 acres(1) NA 300 ft. 300 ft. 1:4 RC 40 acres 150 ft. 300 ft. 300 ft. 1:4 FW 10 acres NA 60 ft. 100 ft. 1:4 OS No requirement No requirement No requirement No requirement No requirement Notes: (1) Except where modified by map suffix. The various designations within the AG Land Use Zoning District shall be limited to AG, AG-20, AG-40, AG-80 and AG-160.

(Ord. 4011, passed - -2007)

Subdivisions, new land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures shall be designed, constructed, and established in compliance with the requirements in Tables 82-5A, 82-5B, and 82-5C, in addition to the applicable standards (e.g., landscaping, parking and loading, etc.) in Division 3 (Countywide Development Standards) and Division 4 (Standards for Specific Land Uses and Activities). Table 82-5A Agricultural and Resource Management Land Use Zoning District Development Standards Valley Region Valley Region Development Feature Requirement by Land Use Zoning District AG Agriculture RC Resource Conservation FW Floodway OS Open Space Table 82-5A Agricultural and Resource Management Land Use Zoning District Development Standards Valley Region Valley Region Development Feature Requirement by Land Use Zoning District AG Agriculture RC Resource Conservation FW Floodway OS Open Space Density Maximum housing density. The actual number of units allowed will be determined by the County through subdivision or planning permit approval, as applicable. Maximum density 1 unit per 10 acres; accessory dwellings as allowed by Chapter 84.36 (Accessory Dwelling Units) 1 unit per 40 acres; accessory dwellings as allowed by Chapter 84.36 (Accessory Dwelling Units) Residential Not Allowed Residential Not Allowed Setbacks Minimum setbacks required. See Chapter 83.02 for exceptions, reductions, and encroachments. See Division 4 for any setback requirements applicable to specific land uses. Front 25 ft. 25 ft. 75 ft. 25 ft. Side - Street side 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. Side - Interior (each) 15 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft. Rear 15 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft. Lot coverage Maximum percentage of the total lot area that may be covered by structures and impervious surfaces. Maximum coverage NA NA NA NA Height limit Maximum allowed height of structures. See § 83.02.040 (Height Limits and Exceptions) for height measurement requirements, and height limit exceptions. Maximum height 35 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft. Accessory structures See Chapter 84.01 (Accessory Structures and Uses). Infrastructure See Chapter 83.09 (Infrastructure Improvement Standards). Parking See Chapter 83.11 (Parking Regulations). Signs See Chapter 83.13 (Sign Regulations).

Table 82-5B Agricultural and Resource Management Land Use Zoning District Development Standards Mountain Region Mountain Region Development Feature Requirement by Land Use Zoning District AG(1) Agriculture RC Resource Conservation FW Floodway OS Open Space Table 82-5B Agricultural and Resource Management Land Use Zoning District Development Standards Mountain Region Mountain Region Development Feature Requirement by Land Use Zoning District AG(1) Agriculture RC Resource Conservation FW Floodway OS Open Space Density Maximum housing density. The actual number of units allowed will be determined by the County through subdivision or planning permit approval, as applicable. Maximum density 1 unit per 10 acres; accessory dwellings as allowed by Chapter 84.36 (Accessory Dwelling Units) 1 unit per 40 acres; accessory dwellings as allowed by Chapter 84.36 (Accessory Dwelling Units) Residential Not Allowed Residential Not Allowed Setbacks Minimum setbacks required. See Chapter 83.02 for exceptions, reductions, and encroachments. See Division 4 for any setback requirements applicable to specific land uses. Front 35 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft.

Side - Street side 30 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. Side - Interior (each) 30 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft. Rear 35 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft. Lot coverage Maximum percentage of the total lot area that may be covered by structures and impervious surfaces. Maximum coverage NA NA NA NA Height limit Maximum allowed height of structures. See § 83.02.040 (Height Limits and Exceptions) for height measurement requirements, and height limit exceptions. Maximum height 35 ft. 35 ft. 25 ft. 35 ft. Accessory structures See Chapter 84.01 (Accessory Structures and Uses). Infrastructure See Chapter 83.09 (Infrastructure Improvement Standards). Parking See Chapter 83.11 (Parking Regulations). Signs See Chapter 83.13 (Sign Regulations). Notes: (1) Limited to the Oak Glen Community Plan area only.

Table 82-5C Agricultural and Resource Management Land Use Zoning District Development Standards Desert Region Desert Region Development Feature Requirement by Land Use Zoning District AG Agriculture RC Resource Conservation FW Floodway OS Open Space Table 82-5C Agricultural and Resource Management Land Use Zoning District Development Standards Desert Region Desert Region Development Feature Requirement by Land Use Zoning District AG Agriculture RC Resource Conservation FW Floodway OS Open Space Density Maximum housing density. The actual number of units allowed will be determined by the County through subdivision or planning permit approval, as applicable. Maximum density 1 unit per 10 acres; accessory dwellings as allowed by Chapter 84.36 (Accessory Dwelling Units) 1 unit per 40 acres; accessory dwellings as allowed by Chapter 84.36 (Accessory Dwelling Units) Residential Not Allowed Residential Not Allowed Setbacks Minimum setbacks required. See Chapters 83.02 for exceptions, reductions, and encroachments. See Division 5 for any setback requirements applicable to specific land uses. Front 25 ft. 25 ft. 75 ft. 25 ft. Side - Street side 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. Side - Interior (each) 15 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft. Rear 15 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft. Lot coverage Maximum percentage of the total lot area that may be covered by structures and impervious surfaces. Maximum coverage NA NA NA NA Height limit Maximum allowed height of structures. See § 83.02.040 (Height Limits and Exceptions) for height measurement requirements, and height limit exceptions. Maximum height 35 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft. Accessory structures See Chapter 84.01 (Accessory Structures and Uses). Infrastructure See Chapter 83.09 (Infrastructure Improvement Standards). Parking See Chapter 83.11 (Parking Regulations). Signs See Chapter 83.13 (Sign Regulations).

(Ord. 4011, passed - -2007; Am. Ord. 4057, passed - - 2008; Am. Ord. 4504, passed - -2026)

(a) No structure or use shall be constructed, located or substantially improved and no land shall be graded or developed in the area designated as floodway, except upon approval of a plan which provides that the proposed development will not result in any increase in flood levels during the occurrence of the base flood discharge. (b) Proposed land use permits within the FW district shall comply with all of the requirements necessary for the approval of a permit in the Floodplain Overlay. (Ord. 4011, passed - -2007)