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Solvang Municipal Code Ch. 5 Agricultural Tourist (at) Zone
Solvang Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Solvang
Cite as: Solvang Municipal Code Chapter 5 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 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
| Land Use | AT 1 | Specific Use Regulations |
|---|---|---|
| Recreation, Education, & Public Facilities | ||
| Agriculture Grazing | P | |
| Golf Course | CUP | |
| Meeting Facility, Public or Private | CUP | |
| Public Trails | P | |
| Residential | Residential | Residential |
| Accessory Dwelling Unit | P | Section 11-12-2 |
| Accessory Structure | P | Section 11-12-3 |
| Agriculture Employee Housing | P | Section 11-12-4 |
| Caretaker Residence | CUP | Section 11-12-14 |
| Services | Services | Services |
| Agri-Tourism | CUP | |
| Guest Ranch | CUP | |
| Transportation & Infrastructure | Transportation & Infrastructure | Transportation & Infrastructure |
| Parking Facility | CUP | Section 11-11-13 |
| Telecommunications Facility | CUP | Section 11-18 |
| Utilities Facility | CUP | Section 11-12-25 |
| Underground Utilities Facility | CUP | Section 11-12-25 |
End Note
| 1. | Permits Required. All uses identified 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 modified structure is involved): a. Zoning Clearance (Section 11-16-3 ) b. Development Plan (Section 11-16-4 ) |
|---|
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| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Building Placement Requirements 2 | Building Placement Requirements 2 |
| Setbacks | Setbacks |
| Front | 25' |
| Street Side | 20' |
| Side | 20' |
| Rear | 50' |
| Building Form Requirements | Building Form Requirements |
| Building Height (max.) | 35' |
| Density Requirements | Density Requirements |
| Residential Density (units/ |
10 du/per acre |
| FAR - maximum | 0.35 |
| Lot Requirements | Lot Requirements |
| Lot size (min.) | 5 gross acres |
| Other Requirements | Other Requirements |
| Landscaping (min.) | N/A |
| Fences, Walls and Screening | See Section 11-12-14 |
| Parking | See Section 11-11-13 |
| Signs | See Chapter 11-13 |
End Note
| 1. | Units are in feet, noted with an apostrophe or dwelling units per acre noted as "du/ |
|---|---|
| 2. | Measured from property line |
(Ord. 24-0378, 12/9/2024)
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