Palmdale · Land use · Horses and stables
Where is keeping horses allowed in Palmdale?
In Palmdale, keeping horses is allowed in 5 base zones (ER, LDR, SFR 1, SFR 2 and SFR 3, all with a condition) and not allowed in 22 (Palmdale use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: ER, LDR, SFR 1, SFR 2 and SFR 3
- Not allowed: RN 1, RN 2, RN 3, RN 4, MH, NC, RC, VC and 14 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Palmdale Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where keeping horses can go
Palmdale's code calls this use “Animal Raising and Keeping, Horses”. Each row links to the use table it comes from. A zone marked “see note” has a condition in the code, for example upper floors only or a larger lot.
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| ER | Allowed — see note Note Specific Use Regulations: Permitted only on lots 20,000 square feet or greater. See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping). | Chapter 17.35 — LAND USE REGULATIONS |
| LDR | Allowed — see note Note Specific Use Regulations: Permitted only on lots 20,000 square feet or greater. See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping). | Chapter 17.35 — LAND USE REGULATIONS |
| SFR 1 | Allowed — see note Note Specific Use Regulations: Permitted only on lots 20,000 square feet or greater. See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping). | Chapter 17.35 — LAND USE REGULATIONS |
| SFR 2 | Allowed — see note Note Specific Use Regulations: Permitted only on lots 20,000 square feet or greater. See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping). | Chapter 17.35 — LAND USE REGULATIONS |
| SFR 3 | Allowed — see note Note Specific Use Regulations: Permitted only on lots 20,000 square feet or greater. See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping). | Chapter 17.35 — LAND USE REGULATIONS |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- 'Stable/Equestrian Facility, Hobby/Private' is A in ER, LDR, SFR 1 only (SFR 2 and SFR 3 not). 'Stable/Equestrian Facility, Commercial/Public' is CUP in ER, LDR, PF-P, OS. 'Animal Raising and Keeping, Livestock' has the same pattern as Horses.
- Not covered here: Specific Plan areas (S6: the adopted Specific Plan governs; no table); Chapter 17.16 definitions (what 'Family Day Care Center' and 'Community Assembly' include) and PMC Chapters 17.89 / 17.91 / 17.92 / 17.94 specific use standards are not in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Palmdale
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have keeping horses in the RN 1 zone in Palmdale?
No. Palmdale's use table does not allow it in RN 1 (Chapter 17.35 — LAND USE REGULATIONS).
Can I have keeping horses in the ER zone in Palmdale?
Yes, with a condition. Palmdale's use table lists it as allowed in ER (Chapter 17.35 — LAND USE REGULATIONS). The code adds a condition: “Permitted only on lots 20,000 square feet or greater. See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping).”
General information, not legal advice.
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