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Right to Farm in West Sacramento, CA (2026)

2 verified right to farm rules for West Sacramento, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Farm Nuisance Protection

West Sacramento shields properly operated agricultural operations on agricultural land from nuisance lawsuits over noise, odor or dust, provided the farming predates the neighboring complaint and follows accepted practices.

West Sacramento Right-To-Farm Protection

Few Restrictions

West Sacramento Municipal Code § 8.28.020

No agricultural operation, or appurtenances thereof, conducted or maintained on agricultural lands for commercial purposes, and in a manner consistent with proper and accepted customs and standards, as established and followed by similar agricultural operations in the same locality, shall be or become a nuisance, private or public, due to any changed condition to a nonagricultural use in or abo...

Agricultural Zoning Protection

West Sacramento's AG Zone preserves farmland by permitting one dwelling per 5-acre-minimum parcel, capping height at 35 feet, and requiring a 90-foot front setback from the public right-of-way.

West Sacramento Agricultural Zone Rules

Some Restrictions

West Sacramento Municipal Code §§ 17.07.010–17.07.030

The purpose of the Agricultural (AG) Zone is to: Preserve lands best suited for agricultural use; and Protect agricultural lands from the encroachment of incompatible uses... Table 17.07.020, Land Use Regulations—Agricultural Zone, sets the land use regulations for the Agricultural Zone.

Looking for Yolo County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement West Sacramento city rules.

Right to Farm in Yolo County