Right to Farm in San Mateo County, CA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated San Mateo County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of San Mateo County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Agricultural Zoning Protection
Unincorporated San Mateo County's Agricultural Awareness ordinance declares normal farm impacts on neighboring property acceptable and routes disputes to a grievance committee instead of court first.
San Mateo County Right-to-Farm Protection
Light RestrictionsSan Mateo County Ordinance Code § 2.65.030
It is recognized that normal and routine agricultural operations can and may cause inconvenience and discomfort to adjacent property owners. The County of San Mateo finds that such impacts from normal and routine agricultural operations, as long as they are carried out in a legal manner and conducted according to established practices, are acceptable.
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