Chapter 5 — AGRICULTURAL TOURIST (AT) ZONE
Solvang Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-07 · Solvang
§ 11-5-1. Purpose and intent. ¶
The purpose of the Agricultural Tourist (AT) zone is to designate lands appropriate for agricultural tourist uses, as defined on the general plan land use designation map and element. The intent is to provide standards that will support continuing agriculture operations and tourism. (Ord. 24-0378, 12/9/2024)
§ 11-5-2. Allowable uses and permit requirements. ¶
| Table 11.2 - Agriculture Tourist | Zone Allowable Uses and Permit Requirements 1 |
Zone Allowable Uses and Permit Requirements 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Land Use | AT 1 |
Specifc Use Regulations |
| Recreation, Education, & Public Facilities | ||
| Agriculture Grazing | P | |
| Golf Course | CUP |
| Table 11.2 - Agriculture Tourist | Zone Allowable Uses and Permit Requirements 1 |
Zone Allowable Uses and Permit Requirements 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Land Use | AT 1 |
Specifc Use Regulations |
| Meeting Facility, Public or Private | CUP | |
| Public Trails | P | |
| Residential | ||
| Accessory Dwelling Unit | P | Section11-12-2 |
| Accessory Structure | P | Section11-12-3 |
| Agriculture Employee Housing | P | Section11-12-4 |
| Caretaker Residence | CUP | Section11-12-14 |
| Services | ||
| Agri-Tourism | CUP | |
| Guest Ranch | CUP | |
| Transportation & Infrastructure | ||
| Parking Facility | CUP | Section11-11-13 |
| Telecommunications Facility | CUP | Section 11-18 |
| Utilities Facility | CUP | Section11-12-25 |
| Underground Utilities Facility | CUP | Section11-12-25 |
| End Note 1. Permits Required. All uses identifed as permitted or "P" may require approval of one or more of the following planning applications (as well as a building permit if a new or modifed structure is involved): a. Zoning Clearance (Section11-16-3) b. Development Plan (Section11-16-4) |
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| Legend P Permitted Use |
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| CUP Conditional Use Permit Required Unless a P or CUP appears in the table, the use is not allowed |
P Permitted Use CUP Conditional Use Permit Required Unless a P or CUP appears in the table, the use is not allowed
(Ord. 24-0378, 12/9/2024)
§ 11-5-3. Agriculture tourist development standards. ¶
| Table 11.3 - Agriculture Tourist Zone Development Standards | |
|---|---|
| AT 1 |
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| Building Placement Requirements 2 |
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| Setbacks | |
| Front | 25' |
| Street Side | 20' |
| Side | 20' |
| Rear | 50' |
| Building Form Requirements | |
| Building Height (max.) | 35' |
| Density Requirements |
| Table 11.3 - Agriculture Tourist Zone Development Standards | |
|---|---|
| AT 1 |
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| Residential Density (units/acre) - maximum | 10 du/per acre |
| FAR - maximum | 0.35 |
| Lot Requirements | |
| Lot size (min.) | 5 gross acres |
| Other Requirements | |
| Landscaping (min.) | N/A |
| Fences, Walls and Screening | See Section11-12-14 |
| Parking | See Section11-11-13 |
| Signs | See Chapter 11-13 |
| End Note | |
| 1. Units are in feet, noted with an apostrophe or dwelling units per acre noted as "du/acre" 2. Measured from property line |
Units are in feet, noted with an apostrophe or dwelling units per acre noted as "du/acre"
Measured from property line
- (Ord. 24-0378, 12/9/2024)
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▸ Title 11 — Zoning Regulations
Overview- Chapter 1 — TITLE
- Chapter 2 — PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
- Chapter 3 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 4 — ESTABLISHMENT AND DESIGNATION OF ZONES
- Chapter 5 — AGRICULTURAL TOURIST (AT) ZONE
- Chapter 6 — RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 7 — COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 8 — PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 9 — PARKS AND OPEN SPACE ZONING DISTRICT
- Chapter 10 — OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 11 — SITE DEVELOPMENT AND GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Chapter 12 — SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
- Chapter 13 — SIGN REGULATIONS
- Chapter 15 — NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES AND USES
- Chapter 16 — PERMIT PROCEDURES
- Chapter 17 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 18 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES