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Right to Farm in Sedona, AZ (2026)

1 verified right to farm rules for Sedona, Arizona, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Agricultural Zoning Protection

Sedona's Land Development Code does not grant a right-to-farm nuisance shield; instead it sets zoning standards for keeping farm animals as an accessory use. A lot needs at least one acre to keep farm animals at all, caps the count at three animals on the first acre plus one more per half-acre after that, bans swine outright, and requires a 50-foot setback for animal shelters.

Sedona Rules for Keeping Farm Animals

Some Restrictions

Sedona Land Development Code § 3.4.D(1)

The keeping of farm animals shall be for noncommercial purposes strictly for the convenience and pleasure of the owner or occupant. The keeping of swine is prohibited. ... A minimum of one acre is required for the keeping of farm animals. ... No more than three farm animals may be maintained on the first acre and up to one additional farm animal for each additional one-half acre. ... Shelters o...

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Right to Farm in Yavapai County