Windsor Municipal Code Ch. 17.104 Agricultural Worker Housing

The purpose and intent of this section is to regulate the development and operation of agricultural worker housing land uses in compliance with the Employee Housing Act (Health and Safety Code Section 17021 et seq.). [Source: NEW]

The standards in this chapter apply only to agricultural worker housing (as defined in Article 8) on active farming operations where allowed by this title (see "Agricultural, Horticulture"). These standards do not apply to housing accommodating six (6) or fewer residents, which is classified as employee housing (as defined in Article 8) and regulated as a single-unit dwelling land use in accordance with this title and State law.

The following standards shall apply to all agriculture worker housing units:

A. Agricultural worker housing shall obtain all applicable State-mandated entitlements and shall comply with the development standards established in the Employee Housing Act (Health and Safety Code Section 17021 et seq.).

B. Agricultural worker housing units shall be allowed in compliance with Article 2 (Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards). [Source: NEW]

C. Agricultural worker housing shall comply with all applicable State laws including, when applicable, the California Mobilehome Parks Act. [Source: NEW]

D. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for construction of such housing, the developer shall enter into an agreement with the Town that ensures occupancy by qualified residents only. [Source: NEW]