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Title 17 — Zoning›Division 5 — USE CLASSIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED PARKING

Santa Clarita Municipal Code Ch. 17.46 Agricultural Use Types

Santa Clarita Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Santa Clarita

Cite as: Santa Clarita Municipal Code Chapter 17.46 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 17.46.010. Agricultural Use Types.

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Includes the growing of fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants Includes the growing of fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants Includes the growing of fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants Includes the growing of fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants Includes the growing of fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants Includes the growing of fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants Includes the growing of fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants Includes the growing of fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants Includes the growing of fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants Includes the growing of fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants Includes the growing of fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants As determined by the Director As determined by the Director As determined by the Director As determined by the Director
a. Residential Use Only —includes the growing of fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants on a residential property for the sole use of the residents of that property and are not sold.
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b. For Commercial Sale —includes the growing of fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants for either retail or wholesale purposes.
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c. Within Public Utility Easements —includes the growing of fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants within public utility easements and may include wholesaling.
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2. Farmer's Market 2. Farmer's Market 2. Farmer's Market 2. Farmer's Market 2. Farmer's Market 2. Farmer's Market 2. Farmer's Market 2. Farmer's Market 2. Farmer's Market 2. Farmer's Market 2. Farmer's Market Parking Parking Parking Parking
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An occasional or periodic market held in an open or enclosed structure where groups of individual sellers offer fruits, vegetables, flowers, ornamental plants, honey, eggs, and similar agricultural products, baked/cooked goods, beverages, and crafts for sale to the public. An occasional or periodic market held in an open or enclosed structure where groups of individual sellers offer fruits, vegetables, flowers, ornamental plants, honey, eggs, and similar agricultural products, baked/cooked goods, beverages, and crafts for sale to the public. An occasional or periodic market held in an open or enclosed structure where groups of individual sellers offer fruits, vegetables, flowers, ornamental plants, honey, eggs, and similar agricultural products, baked/cooked goods, beverages, and crafts for sale to the public. An occasional or periodic market held in an open or enclosed structure where groups of individual sellers offer fruits, vegetables, flowers, ornamental plants, honey, eggs, and similar agricultural products, baked/cooked goods, beverages, and crafts for sale to the public. An occasional or periodic market held in an open or enclosed structure where groups of individual sellers offer fruits, vegetables, flowers, ornamental plants, honey, eggs, and similar agricultural products, baked/cooked goods, beverages, and crafts for sale to the public. An occasional or periodic market held in an open or enclosed structure where groups of individual sellers offer fruits, vegetables, flowers, ornamental plants, honey, eggs, and similar agricultural products, baked/cooked goods, beverages, and crafts for sale to the public. An occasional or periodic market held in an open or enclosed structure where groups of individual sellers offer fruits, vegetables, flowers, ornamental plants, honey, eggs, and similar agricultural products, baked/cooked goods, beverages, and crafts for sale to the public. An occasional or periodic market held in an open or enclosed structure where groups of individual sellers offer fruits, vegetables, flowers, ornamental plants, honey, eggs, and similar agricultural products, baked/cooked goods, beverages, and crafts for sale to the public. An occasional or periodic market held in an open or enclosed structure where groups of individual sellers offer fruits, vegetables, flowers, ornamental plants, honey, eggs, and similar agricultural products, baked/cooked goods, beverages, and crafts for sale to the public. An occasional or periodic market held in an open or enclosed structure where groups of individual sellers offer fruits, vegetables, flowers, ornamental plants, honey, eggs, and similar agricultural products, baked/cooked goods, beverages, and crafts for sale to the public. An occasional or periodic market held in an open or enclosed structure where groups of individual sellers offer fruits, vegetables, flowers, ornamental plants, honey, eggs, and similar agricultural products, baked/cooked goods, beverages, and crafts for sale to the public. As determined by the Director As determined by the Director As determined by the Director As determined by the Director
a. Permanent a. Permanent a. Permanent a. Permanent a. Permanent a. Permanent a. Permanent a. Permanent a. Permanent a. Permanent a. Permanent a. Permanent a. Permanent a. Permanent a. Permanent
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b. Temporary b. Temporary b. Temporary b. Temporary b. Temporary b. Temporary b. Temporary b. Temporary b. Temporary b. Temporary b. Temporary b. Temporary b. Temporary b. Temporary b. Temporary
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3. Farm Worker Housing 3. Farm Worker Housing 3. Farm Worker Housing 3. Farm Worker Housing 3. Farm Worker Housing 3. Farm Worker Housing 3. Farm Worker Housing 3. Farm Worker Housing 3. Farm Worker Housing 3. Farm Worker Housing 3. Farm Worker Housing Parking Parking Parking Parking
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Includes detached or attached, seasonal or permanent housing units for employees of a commercial agricultural operation. Includes detached or attached, seasonal or permanent housing units for employees of a commercial agricultural operation. Includes detached or attached, seasonal or permanent housing units for employees of a commercial agricultural operation. Includes detached or attached, seasonal or permanent housing units for employees of a commercial agricultural operation. Includes detached or attached, seasonal or permanent housing units for employees of a commercial agricultural operation. Includes detached or attached, seasonal or permanent housing units for employees of a commercial agricultural operation. Includes detached or attached, seasonal or permanent housing units for employees of a commercial agricultural operation. Includes detached or attached, seasonal or permanent housing units for employees of a commercial agricultural operation. Includes detached or attached, seasonal or permanent housing units for employees of a commercial agricultural operation. Includes detached or attached, seasonal or permanent housing units for employees of a commercial agricultural operation. Includes detached or attached, seasonal or permanent housing units for employees of a commercial agricultural operation. As determined by the Director As determined by the Director As determined by the Director As determined by the Director
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4. Keeping of Animals 4. Keeping of Animals 4. Keeping of Animals 4. Keeping of Animals 4. Keeping of Animals 4. Keeping of Animals 4. Keeping of Animals 4. Keeping of Animals 4. Keeping of Animals 4. Keeping of Animals 4. Keeping of Animals Parking Parking Parking Parking
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Includes the keeping and raising of animals for either personal or commercial purposes. The following are keeping of animals use types: Includes the keeping and raising of animals for either personal or commercial purposes. The following are keeping of animals use types: Includes the keeping and raising of animals for either personal or commercial purposes. The following are keeping of animals use types: Includes the keeping and raising of animals for either personal or commercial purposes. The following are keeping of animals use types: Includes the keeping and raising of animals for either personal or commercial purposes. The following are keeping of animals use types: Includes the keeping and raising of animals for either personal or commercial purposes. The following are keeping of animals use types: Includes the keeping and raising of animals for either personal or commercial purposes. The following are keeping of animals use types: Includes the keeping and raising of animals for either personal or commercial purposes. The following are keeping of animals use types: Includes the keeping and raising of animals for either personal or commercial purposes. The following are keeping of animals use types: Includes the keeping and raising of animals for either personal or commercial purposes. The following are keeping of animals use types: Includes the keeping and raising of animals for either personal or commercial purposes. The following are keeping of animals use types: As determined by the Director As determined by the Director As determined by the Director As determined by the Director
a. Beehives —includes the keeping of containers for housing honeybees.
i. One (1) to Three (3) Beehives i. One (1) to Three (3) Beehives i. One (1) to Three (3) Beehives i. One (1) to Three (3) Beehives i. One (1) to Three (3) Beehives i. One (1) to Three (3) Beehives i. One (1) to Three (3) Beehives i. One (1) to Three (3) Beehives i. One (1) to Three (3) Beehives i. One (1) to Three (3) Beehives i. One (1) to Three (3) Beehives i. One (1) to Three (3) Beehives i. One (1) to Three (3) Beehives i. One (1) to Three (3) Beehives i. One (1) to Three (3) Beehives
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ii. Four (4) or More Beehives ii. Four (4) or More Beehives ii. Four (4) or More Beehives ii. Four (4) or More Beehives ii. Four (4) or More Beehives ii. Four (4) or More Beehives ii. Four (4) or More Beehives ii. Four (4) or More Beehives ii. Four (4) or More Beehives ii. Four (4) or More Beehives ii. Four (4) or More Beehives ii. Four (4) or More Beehives ii. Four (4) or More Beehives ii. Four (4) or More Beehives ii. Four (4) or More Beehives
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b. Dairies —includes facilities in which cows (or other animals) are raised and kept for their milk production.
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c. Feedlot, Livestock —includes facilities with confined area, structures, pens, or corrals in which livestock are kept in order to feed and fatten the livestock prior to final shipment and not operated in conjunction with a bona fide farm.
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d. Hog Ranches —includes facilities with confined areas, structures, pens, or corrals in which hogs are raised or kept. Does not include other use types identified in this section.
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e. Large Animals —includes the keeping of large animals including cows, horses, pigs, and similar animals which, when fully grown, weigh over two hundred fifty (250) pounds. Does not include other use types identified in this section. The keeping of large animals shall be in accordance with Section 17.62.020 (Keeping of Large Animals).
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f. Small Animals —includes the keeping of small animals, such as birds, cats, dogs, goats, rabbits, sheep, and similar animals which, when fully grown, weigh less than two hundred fifty (250) pounds. Does not include other use types listed in this section. The keeping of small animals shall be in accordance with Section17.62.030 (Keeping of Small Animals).
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g. Wild, Exotic, or Educational Purposes —includes the keeping of wild, exotic, or nondomestic animals, including antelopes, armadillos, badgers, beavers, camels, deer, emus, foxes, giraffes, kangaroos, koalas, minks, ostriches, otters, peacocks, porcupines, prairie dogs, raccoons, seals, wallabies, zebras, or other similar animals which, in the opinion of the Director, are neither more obnoxious nor detrimental to the public welfare than the animals listed. g. Wild, Exotic, or Educational Purposes —includes the keeping of wild, exotic, or nondomestic animals, including antelopes, armadillos, badgers, beavers, camels, deer, emus, foxes, giraffes, kangaroos, koalas, minks, ostriches, otters, peacocks, porcupines, prairie dogs, raccoons, seals, wallabies, zebras, or other similar animals which, in the opinion of the Director, are neither more obnoxious nor detrimental to the public welfare than the animals listed. g. Wild, Exotic, or Educational Purposes —includes the keeping of wild, exotic, or nondomestic animals, including antelopes, armadillos, badgers, beavers, camels, deer, emus, foxes, giraffes, kangaroos, koalas, minks, ostriches, otters, peacocks, porcupines, prairie dogs, raccoons, seals, wallabies, zebras, or other similar animals which, in the opinion of the Director, are neither more obnoxious nor detrimental to the public welfare than the animals listed. g. Wild, Exotic, or Educational Purposes —includes the keeping of wild, exotic, or nondomestic animals, including antelopes, armadillos, badgers, beavers, camels, deer, emus, foxes, giraffes, kangaroos, koalas, minks, ostriches, otters, peacocks, porcupines, prairie dogs, raccoons, seals, wallabies, zebras, or other similar animals which, in the opinion of the Director, are neither more obnoxious nor detrimental to the public welfare than the animals listed. g. Wild, Exotic, or Educational Purposes —includes the keeping of wild, exotic, or nondomestic animals, including antelopes, armadillos, badgers, beavers, camels, deer, emus, foxes, giraffes, kangaroos, koalas, minks, ostriches, otters, peacocks, porcupines, prairie dogs, raccoons, seals, wallabies, zebras, or other similar animals which, in the opinion of the Director, are neither more obnoxious nor detrimental to the public welfare than the animals listed. g. Wild, Exotic, or Educational Purposes —includes the keeping of wild, exotic, or nondomestic animals, including antelopes, armadillos, badgers, beavers, camels, deer, emus, foxes, giraffes, kangaroos, koalas, minks, ostriches, otters, peacocks, porcupines, prairie dogs, raccoons, seals, wallabies, zebras, or other similar animals which, in the opinion of the Director, are neither more obnoxious nor detrimental to the public welfare than the animals listed. g. Wild, Exotic, or Educational Purposes —includes the keeping of wild, exotic, or nondomestic animals, including antelopes, armadillos, badgers, beavers, camels, deer, emus, foxes, giraffes, kangaroos, koalas, minks, ostriches, otters, peacocks, porcupines, prairie dogs, raccoons, seals, wallabies, zebras, or other similar animals which, in the opinion of the Director, are neither more obnoxious nor detrimental to the public welfare than the animals listed. g. Wild, Exotic, or Educational Purposes —includes the keeping of wild, exotic, or nondomestic animals, including antelopes, armadillos, badgers, beavers, camels, deer, emus, foxes, giraffes, kangaroos, koalas, minks, ostriches, otters, peacocks, porcupines, prairie dogs, raccoons, seals, wallabies, zebras, or other similar animals which, in the opinion of the Director, are neither more obnoxious nor detrimental to the public welfare than the animals listed. g. Wild, Exotic, or Educational Purposes —includes the keeping of wild, exotic, or nondomestic animals, including antelopes, armadillos, badgers, beavers, camels, deer, emus, foxes, giraffes, kangaroos, koalas, minks, ostriches, otters, peacocks, porcupines, prairie dogs, raccoons, seals, wallabies, zebras, or other similar animals which, in the opinion of the Director, are neither more obnoxious nor detrimental to the public welfare than the animals listed. g. Wild, Exotic, or Educational Purposes —includes the keeping of wild, exotic, or nondomestic animals, including antelopes, armadillos, badgers, beavers, camels, deer, emus, foxes, giraffes, kangaroos, koalas, minks, ostriches, otters, peacocks, porcupines, prairie dogs, raccoons, seals, wallabies, zebras, or other similar animals which, in the opinion of the Director, are neither more obnoxious nor detrimental to the public welfare than the animals listed. g. Wild, Exotic, or Educational Purposes —includes the keeping of wild, exotic, or nondomestic animals, including antelopes, armadillos, badgers, beavers, camels, deer, emus, foxes, giraffes, kangaroos, koalas, minks, ostriches, otters, peacocks, porcupines, prairie dogs, raccoons, seals, wallabies, zebras, or other similar animals which, in the opinion of the Director, are neither more obnoxious nor detrimental to the public welfare than the animals listed. g. Wild, Exotic, or Educational Purposes —includes the keeping of wild, exotic, or nondomestic animals, including antelopes, armadillos, badgers, beavers, camels, deer, emus, foxes, giraffes, kangaroos, koalas, minks, ostriches, otters, peacocks, porcupines, prairie dogs, raccoons, seals, wallabies, zebras, or other similar animals which, in the opinion of the Director, are neither more obnoxious nor detrimental to the public welfare than the animals listed. g. Wild, Exotic, or Educational Purposes —includes the keeping of wild, exotic, or non
domestic animals, including antelopes, armadillos, badgers, beavers, camels, deer, emus, foxes, giraffes, kangaroos, koalas, minks, ostriches, otters, peacocks, porcupines, prairie dogs, raccoons, seals, wallabies, zebras, or other similar animals which, in the opinion of the Director, are neither more obnoxious nor detrimental to the public welfare than the animals listed. g. Wild, Exotic, or Educational Purposes —includes the keeping of wild, exotic, or nondomestic animals, including antelopes, armadillos, badgers, beavers, camels, deer, emus, foxes, giraffes, kangaroos, koalas, minks, ostriches, otters, peacocks, porcupines, prairie dogs, raccoons, seals, wallabies, zebras, or other similar animals which, in the opinion of the Director, are neither more obnoxious nor detrimental to the public welfare than the animals listed. g. Wild, Exotic, or Educational Purposes —includes the keeping of wild, exotic, or nondomestic animals, including antelopes, armadillos, badgers, beavers, camels, deer, emus, foxes, giraffes, kangaroos, koalas, minks, ostriches, otters, peacocks, porcupines, prairie dogs, raccoons, seals, wallabies, zebras, or other similar animals which, in the opinion of the Director, are neither more obnoxious nor detrimental to the public welfare than the animals listed.
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5. Keeping of Animals for Educational Purposes 5. Keeping of Animals for Educational Purposes 5. Keeping of Animals for Educational Purposes 5. Keeping of Animals for Educational Purposes 5. Keeping of Animals for Educational Purposes 5. Keeping of Animals for Educational Purposes 5. Keeping of Animals for Educational Purposes 5. Keeping of Animals for Educational Purposes 5. Keeping of Animals for Educational Purposes 5. Keeping of Animals for Educational Purposes 5. Keeping of Animals for Educational Purposes Parking Parking Parking Parking
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Includes the keeping of large or small animals for educational purposes, including 4H (Head, Hand, Heart, and Health) of FFA (Future Farmers of America). Includes the keeping of large or small animals for educational purposes, including 4H (Head, Hand, Heart, and Health) of FFA (Future Farmers of America). Includes the keeping of large or small animals for educational purposes, including 4H (Head, Hand, Heart, and Health) of FFA (Future Farmers of America). Includes the keeping of large or small animals for educational purposes, including 4H (Head, Hand, Heart, and Health) of FFA (Future Farmers of America). Includes the keeping of large or small animals for educational purposes, including 4H (Head, Hand, Heart, and Health) of FFA (Future Farmers of America). Includes the keeping of large or small animals for educational purposes, including 4H (Head, Hand, Heart, and Health) of FFA (Future Farmers of America). Includes the keeping of large or small animals for educational purposes, including 4H (Head, Hand, Heart, and Health) of FFA (Future Farmers of America). Includes the keeping of large or small animals for educational purposes, including 4H (Head, Hand, Heart, and Health) of FFA (Future Farmers of America). Includes the keeping of large or small animals for educational purposes, including 4H (Head, Hand, Heart, and Health) of FFA (Future Farmers of America). Includes the keeping of large or small animals for educational purposes, including 4H (Head, Hand, Heart, and Health) of FFA (Future Farmers of America). Includes the keeping of large or small animals for educational purposes, including 4H (Head, Hand, Heart, and Health) of FFA (Future Farmers of America). As determined by the Director As determined by the Director As determined by the Director As determined by the Director
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a. Small Animals —includes the keeping of small animals, such as birds, cats, dogs, goats, rabbits, sheep, and similar animals which, when fully grown, weigh less than three hundred (300) pounds. The keeping of small animals shall be in accordance with Section 17.62.030 (Keeping of Small Animals).
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b. Large Animals —includes the keeping of large animals including cows, horses, pigs, and similar animals which, when fully grown, weigh over three hundred (300) pounds. Does not include other use types identified in this section. The keeping of large animals shall be in accordance with Section 17.62.020 (Keeping of Large Animals).
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6. Riding Trails 6. Riding Trails 6. Riding Trails 6. Riding Trails 6. Riding Trails 6. Riding Trails 6. Riding Trails 6. Riding Trails 6. Riding Trails 6. Riding Trails 6. Riding Trails Parking Parking Parking Parking
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Includes trails intended for the riding of horses. Includes trails intended for the riding of horses. Includes trails intended for the riding of horses. Includes trails intended for the riding of horses. Includes trails intended for the riding of horses. Includes trails intended for the riding of horses. Includes trails intended for the riding of horses. Includes trails intended for the riding of horses. Includes trails intended for the riding of horses. Includes trails intended for the riding of horses. Includes trails intended for the riding of horses. As determined by the Director As determined by the Director As determined by the Director As determined by the Director
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7. Wildlife Preserves and Sanctuaries 7. Wildlife Preserves and Sanctuaries 7. Wildlife Preserves and Sanctuaries 7. Wildlife Preserves and Sanctuaries 7. Wildlife Preserves and Sanctuaries 7. Wildlife Preserves and Sanctuaries 7. Wildlife Preserves and Sanctuaries 7. Wildlife Preserves and Sanctuaries 7. Wildlife Preserves and Sanctuaries 7. Wildlife Preserves and Sanctuaries 7. Wildlife Preserves and Sanctuaries Parking Parking Parking Parking
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Includes land or area intended to protect and preserve wildlife and/or wildlife habitat. Includes land or area intended to protect and preserve wildlife and/or wildlife habitat. Includes land or area intended to protect and preserve wildlife and/or wildlife habitat. Includes land or area intended to protect and preserve wildlife and/or wildlife habitat. Includes land or area intended to protect and preserve wildlife and/or wildlife habitat. Includes land or area intended to protect and preserve wildlife and/or wildlife habitat. Includes land or area intended to protect and preserve wildlife and/or wildlife habitat. Includes land or area intended to protect and preserve wildlife and/or wildlife habitat. Includes land or area intended to protect and preserve wildlife and/or wildlife habitat. Includes land or area intended to protect and preserve wildlife and/or wildlife habitat. Includes land or area intended to protect and preserve wildlife and/or wildlife habitat. As determined by the Director As determined by the Director As determined by the Director As determined by the Director
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(Ord. 13-8 § 4 (Exh. A), 6/11/2013)

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