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 RestrictionsWest 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 RestrictionsWest 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.
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