Right to Farm in Shasta County, CA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Shasta County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Shasta County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Agricultural Zoning Protection
Shasta County channels farming into two zoning districts built to keep land in agricultural use: Limited Agriculture (A-1) for part-time and hobby operations, and Exclusive Agriculture (EA) for full-time farms large enough to qualify for Williamson Act preserves. Both districts protect growing, raising, and on-site sale of farm products as a right, not a conditional tolerance.
Shasta County Agricultural Zoning Protections
Few RestrictionsShasta County Code Sections 17.04.010 and 17.06.010 (Purpose - A-1 and EA Districts)
The purpose of the limited agriculture (A-1) district is to preserve agricultural lands at a size capable of supporting part-time agricultural operations, typically operated as a hobby or to supplement the occupant's income... The purpose of the exclusive agricultural (EA) district is to preserve lands with agricultural value that have the combination of size and quality...to make their use for...
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