Hesperia, CA Right to Farm: Agricultural Zoning Protection (2026)
Key Facts
- A1 designation
- Limited Agricultural, rural lifestyle
- A2 designation
- General Agricultural, protects farming
- Governing table
- §16.16.095 agricultural uses
- Example uses
- stables, poultry, apiaries, wineries
Summary
Hesperia protects farming through two agricultural zoning designations, Limited Agricultural (A1) and General Agricultural (A2), created specifically to preserve agricultural uses and rural lifestyle, backed by a detailed permitted-use table covering everything from stables to poultry ranches.
4.Limited Agricultural (A1): The A1 designation is intended to continue the current rural lifestyle for residents living in A1-and A1-2½ designated areas. This designation is intended to support limited agricultural uses. A1 designation regulations shall apply to the A1-2½ designation, unless specifically stated.5.General Agricultural (A2): The A2 designation is intended to protect agricultural uses. This designation is appropriate in areas characterized by large lot sizes, varying topography, proximity to the Mojave River, or distance from public services such as sewer. (Ord. No. 2011-10, § 3(Exh. A), 8-16-11)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 24 Update 2).
Full Breakdown
Hesperia Municipal Code § 16.16.075 establishes two agricultural land use designations. The A1 (Limited Agricultural) designation is intended to continue the current rural lifestyle for residents on A1 and A1-2½ zoned land, supporting limited agricultural uses. The A2 (General Agricultural) designation is intended to protect agricultural uses in areas with large lot sizes, varying topography, proximity to the Mojave River, or distance from sewer service. Section 16.16.095's permitted-use table then lists dozens of agricultural operations by right or by permit in A1/A2 zones, including stables, poultry and rabbit ranches, apiaries, wineries, and livestock feed yards, each with its own lot-size and operating conditions.
Violations & Fines
Operating a use outside those listed for the A1/A2 designation, or without the required site plan review or conditional use permit, is a zoning violation enforceable under the city's code enforcement provisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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