West Sacramento, CA Right to Farm: Agricultural Zoning Protection (2026)
Key Facts
- Minimum lot size
- 5 acres
- Density
- 1 dwelling unit/parcel
- Height limit
- 35 feet
- Front setback
- 90 feet
Summary
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.
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.
Full Breakdown
West Sacramento's zoning code sets aside the Agricultural (AG) Zone to preserve land suited for farming and shield it from incompatible development (WSMC § 17.07.010). Table 17.07.020 permits crop and horticultural production, farmworker housing, and one single-unit dwelling by right, while animal production and mineral extraction require a conditional use permit. Table 17.07.030 caps density at one unit per parcel, sets a 5-acre minimum lot size (300-foot minimum width), a 35-foot height limit, and setbacks of 90 feet front, 30 feet rear, and 20 feet on the sides, measured from the public right-of-way.
Violations & Fines
Building or operating a use not listed in Table 17.07.020 without a conditional use permit, or violating the AG Zone's density, height or setback standards, is a zoning code violation subject to the city's Title 17 enforcement and permit-revocation procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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