1500-19-040 - Buffer Setbacks
Sutter County Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · Sutter County
Table 1500-19-1 identifies recommended minimum agricultural buffer setbacks which are required to be provided on the property on which the new or expanded non-agricultural use or development (i.e. new residential subdivision, commercial or industrial use) is proposed. The minimum agricultural buffer setback shall be measured from the proposed non-agricultural project site to the property line of the adjacent agricultural property and may include the width of adjacent road rights-of-way, canals, or other similar
features. These buffers shall not apply to accessory uses and structures such as shops, barns, ground mounted solar facilities, and other similar uses and structures.
| Table 1500-19-1: AGRICULTURAL BUFFER SETBACKS | Table 1500-19-1: AGRICULTURAL BUFFER SETBACKS |
|---|---|
| Crop/Type/Agricultural Use | Minimum Bufer |
| Rangeland/Grazing | 50 feet |
| Rice, feld crops, orchards and vineyards | 300 feet |
| Wholesale Nurseries | 300 feet |
| Animal Husbandry | 200 feet |
| Dairies | 500 feet |
| Feed Lots | 800 feet |
| Slaughterhouses | 1,000 feet |