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Title 17 — Zoning

Chapter 17.123 — FARMWORKER HOUSING

Winters Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-07 · Winters

§ 17.123.010. Purpose and intent.

It is the purpose and intent of this chapter to regulate the development and operation of farmworker housing land uses and allow for farmworker housing by right. (Ord. 2012-08 § 6 (part))

§ 17.123.020. Definitions.

"Farmworker"

means the same as "agricultural employee" as defined in Section 1140.4(b) of the California Labor Code.

"Farmworker dwelling unit"

means a single-family residential unit occupied by a maximum of six farmworkers at any one time.

"Farmworker housing"

means a housing accommodation developed for and/or provided to farmworkers and shall consist of any living quarters, dwelling, boarding house, tent, barracks, bunkhouse, maintenance-of-way car, mobile home, manufactured home, recreational vehicle, travel trailer, or other housing accommodation maintained in one or more buildings and on one or more sites. Farmworker housing shall consist of either a farmworker dwelling unit or a farmworker housing complex.

"Farmworker housing complex"

means farmworker housing other than a farmworker dwelling unit that (1) contains a maximum of thirty-six (36) beds if the housing consists of any group living quarters, such as barracks or a bunkhouse, and is occupied exclusively by farmworkers; or (2) contains a maximum of twelve

(12) residential units occupied exclusively by farmworkers and their households, if the housing does not consist of any group living quarters.

(Ord. 2012-08 § 6 (part); Ord. 2016-10 § 3 (part))

§ 17.123.030. Standards.

  • A. Farmworker dwelling units by right are permitted in zones A-1, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 and D-B (secondary streets only).

  • B. Farmworker housing complexes by right are permitted in zones A-1, R-3 and R-4.

  • C. For single farmworkers, SRO housing will be permitted in C-2 zones.

  • D. These zoning changes will provide for by-right development of farmworker housing without the requirement for a CUP.

  • E. Farmworker housing shall comply with all applicable state laws including, when applicable, the California Mobilehome Parks Act.

  • F. To encourage and facilitate the development of farmworker housing, the city may allow flexible application of development standards.

  • (Ord. 2012-08 § 6 (part))

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  1. ▸ Title 17 — Zoning
    Overview
    1. Chapter 17.04 — INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
    2. Chapter 17.08 — USE CLASSIFICATIONS
    3. Chapter 17.12 — PLANNING AGENCY
    4. Chapter 17.16 — APPLICATIONS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
    5. Chapter 17.20 — USE PERMITS
    6. Chapter 17.24 — VARIANCES
    7. Chapter 17.28 — ZONING AMENDMENTS
    8. Chapter 17.32 — TEMPORARY ACTIVITY PERMITS
    9. Chapter 17.36 — DESIGN REVIEW
    10. Chapter 17.40 — ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
    11. Chapter 17.44 — ZONING DISTRICT DESCRIPTIONS
    12. Chapter 17.48 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONE
    13. Chapter 17.52 — LAND USE REGULATIONS: ZONING MATRIX
    14. Chapter 17.54 — VACATION RENTALS
    15. Chapter 17.56 — LOT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
    16. Chapter 17.58 — FORM-BASED CODE FOR DOWNTOWN
    17. Chapter 17.60 — RESIDENTIAL DENSITIES AND STANDARDS
    18. Chapter 17.64 — FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES
    19. Chapter 17.68 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
    20. Chapter 17.72 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
    21. Chapter 17.76 — LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION
    22. Chapter 17.80 — SIGNS
    23. Chapter 17.84 — ANIMAL KEEPING
    24. Chapter 17.88 — RIGHT TO FARM
    25. Chapter 17.92 — PRE-MANUFACTURED BUILDINGS
    26. Chapter 17.94 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
    27. Chapter 17.96 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
    28. Chapter 17.98 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
    29. Chapter 17.100 — ADULT ENTERTAINMENT USES
    30. Chapter 17.104 — NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES AND LOTS
    31. Chapter 17.108 — HISTORICAL PRESERVATION
    32. Chapter 17.112 — COMMERCIAL CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION
    33. Chapter 17.116 — SIDEWALK CAFE
    34. Chapter 17.120 — VACANT AND ABANDONED PROPERTY REGISTRATION
    35. Chapter 17.121 — EMERGENCY SHELTERS
    36. Chapter 17.122 — SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY UNITS
    37. Chapter 17.123 — FARMWORKER HOUSING
    38. Chapter 17.124 — SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
    39. Chapter 17.125 — TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
    40. Chapter 17.200 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS
    41. Chapter 17.205 — CANNABIS USES

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