The purpose of this Chapter is to establish reasonable and uniform regulations, safeguards and controls for keeping and maintaining horses within the City. The Horse Overlay (H) district shall be considered an overlay district and must be used in conjunction with an underlying use district. Except for the supplemental regulations related to the keeping of horses described in this Chapter, all other uses shall comply with the regulations applicable to the underlying district.

(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

Table 38-1 indicates all uses permitted (Y) and not permitted (N) in the Horse Overlay district.

(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

Table 38-1
Uses in the Horse Overlay District

All uses not listed in Table 38-1 as permitted uses shall be prohibited.

(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

Table 38-2 indicates the number of horses permitted within various underlying districts. In all districts, no horse shall be kept on any lot containing less than eight thousand (8,000) square feet of gross lot area.

(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

Table 38-2

Number of Horses Permitted

The provisions of Sections 21.38.205 through 21.38.245 shall be the supplemental development standards in horse overlay districts.

(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

Each horse kept on the premises shall be provided with a permanent covered stall. The number of stalls shall not exceed the permitted number of horses.

(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

Stables, stalls and corrals shall be confined to the rear fifty percent (50%) of the lot. Corrals shall not be allowed in side yard areas.

(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

A distance of at least one hundred feet (100') shall be maintained between all stable or stall walls and any dwelling unit on adjacent or abutting lots. Corrals shall not be allowed within twenty-five feet (25') of any residence.

(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

A minimum distance of ten feet (10') shall be maintained between any property line and any stable, stall or corral.

(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

Stable wails with openings and stalls shall maintain a minimum distance of ten feet (10') from any other accessory structure. However, solid stable walls may be attached to accessory structures provided that both structures receive adequate light, air and ventilation.

(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

All stables and stalls shall be constructed in a manner which allows them to be kept in a clean and sanitary condition. Exterior walls shall be constructed in the same manner as is required for permanent buildings. All stables shall have a solid, fixed roof.

(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

Corrals shall be completely enclosed by fences or stables not less than five feet, six inches (5'6") in height. All gates shall have latching devices.

(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

Parking shall be provided as required by Chapter 21.41 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements) of this Title.

(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

The area between any corral or stable and any property line shall be landscaped and maintained in a neat and healthy condition. One (1), fifteen (15) gallon tree shall be planted for each thirty (30) linear feet of property line adjoining a public right-of-way. See Chapter 21.42 for additional landscaping requirements.

(ORD-10-0031, § 5, 2010; Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

Property owners keeping horses within designated horse overlay districts shall bring their properties into full compliance with the requirements of this Chapter not later than April 17, 1981. Property owners keeping horses outside a horse overlay district shall discontinue such use not later than October 17, 1982.

(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)