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Chapter 17.35

Folsom Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Folsom

A-1-A, AGRICULTURAL-RESERVE DISTRICT

Sections:

17.35.010 Intent.

17.35.020 Review of all uses.

17.35.030 Permitted uses.

17.35.040 Uses requiring use permits.

17.35.050 Lot area, width and setbacks.

17.35.060 Height restrictions.

17.35.070 Parking.

17.35.010 Intent.

The A-1-A district is established to provide areas for interim agricultural and livestock grazing uses until such time as community services are available for urban development and to direct the orderly expansion of urban development consistent with the general plan. To the extent that the A-1-A district is a reserve district, it may be applied in any land-use designation identified on the land use and circulation element map of the general plan. (Ord. 486 (part), 1983)

17.35.020 Review of all uses.

All uses in this district shall be subject to review by the planning director for future compatibility and consistency with the objectives, policies, programs and general land use of the general plan. A written finding of compatibility and consistency shall be necessary before any building permit may be issued. Any person dissatisfied with the finding of the planning director may appeal it to the planning commission. (Ord. 486 (part), 1983)

17.35.030 Permitted uses.

Uses permitted in the A-1-A district are:

  1. Agricultural crop production;

  2. Livestock grazing and animal husbandry, except for uses requiring a use permit;

  3. Private stables and corrals;

  4. One single-family dwelling per parcel;

  5. Agricultural accessory dwellings, one unit per ten acres;

  6. Agricultural buildings customary to the permitted use;

  7. Roadside stands for display and sale of agricultural products grown on the premises; provided, that it is located no closer than fifty feet from any street or road right-of-way;

  8. Home occupations as defined in Chapters 17.02 and 17.13;

  9. Underground utility installations, and aboveground utility installations for local service, except that substations, generating plants, public utility communication buildings and gas holders must be approved by the planning commission prior to construction, and the route of any proposed transmission line shall be discussed with the planning commission prior to acquisition. (Ord. 486 (part), 1983)

17.35.040 Uses requiring use permits.

Applications for use permits will be reviewed for compatibility with the long-term uses designated for the area on the general plan. Uses which have the potential to emit noise and/or odor beyond the property lines will not be approved. Use permits are required for the following uses:

  1. Feed lots;

  2. Hog farms;

  3. Dairy farms;

  4. Poultry farms of more than 100 birds;

  5. Commercial riding stables, boarding stables, or riding academies;

  6. Animal hospitals or veterinary clinics;

  7. Kennels;

  8. Hunting, gun or shooting clubs;

  9. Public buildings, service facilities, parks and recreation facilities;

  10. Public utility substations; also refer to Section 17.35.030(9);

  11. Gas or oil wells;

  12. Gravel and mineral extraction. Such permits shall be reviewed annually to assure proper operation. (Ord. 504, 1983; Ord. 486 (part), 1983)

17.35.050 Lot area, width and setbacks.

  • A. Minimum lot area, 50 acres;

  • B. Minimum lot width, 500 feet;

  • C. Front and rear yards, 50 feet;

  • D. Side yards, 25 feet.

Front and street side yards shall be measured from the right-of-way line of major arterial and collector streets shown on an approved tentative or recorded final map. Variances from the provisions of this chapter shall be heard and acted upon under the provisions of Chapter 17.62; provided, that no variance shall be granted from minimum lot area. (Ord. 486 (part), 1983)

17.35.060 Height restrictions.

The building height limit is 2 stories but not to exceed 30 feet, except for agricultural structures and as otherwise provided in Chapter 17.58. (Ord. 486 (part), 1983)

17.35.070 Parking.

There shall be no parking requirements for permitted agricultural uses. Parking requirements for other uses are those set forth in Chapter 17.50 or as established by use permit. (Ord. 486 (part), 1983) Table of Contents Previous Next

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Contents — Folsom Zoning Code
Folsom Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 17.02 — DEFINITIONS
  2. Chapter 17.03 — ENFORCEMENT
  3. Chapter 17.04 — PLANNING COMMISSION
  4. Chapter 17.06 — DESIGN REVIEW
  5. Chapter 17.08
  6. Chapter 17.10 — DESIGNATION OF DISTRICTS
  7. Chapter 17.11
  8. Chapter 17.12 — R-1-ML, RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING, M…
  9. Chapter 17.13
  10. Chapter 17.14
  11. Chapter 17.16
  12. Chapter 17.17
  13. Chapter 17.18
  14. Chapter 17.22 — COMMERCIAL LAND USE ZONES
  15. Chapter 17.23 — MU, MIXED-USE ZONES
  16. Chapter 17.24 — ADULT RELATED BUSINESSES
  17. Chapter 17.27 — BED AND BREAKFAST INN
  18. Chapter 17.28
  19. Chapter 17.30
  20. Chapter 17.32
  21. Chapter 17.34 — MF, INDUSTRIAL FRONTAGE DISTRICT
  22. Chapter 17.35
  23. Chapter 17.36 — AV, AIRPORT DISTRICTS
  24. Chapter 17.37 — SP, SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
  25. Chapter 17.38
  26. Chapter 17.39 — OSC, OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION DISTRICT
  27. Chapter 17.40
  28. Chapter 17.41 — HCD, HABITAT CONSERVATION DISTRICT
  29. Chapter 17.42
  30. Chapter 17.44
  31. Chapter 17.46
  32. Chapter 17.48
  33. Chapter 17.52 — H-D, HISTORIC DISTRICT
  34. Chapter 17.54
  35. Chapter 17.56
  36. Chapter 17.57 — PARKING REQUIREMENTS
  37. Chapter 17.58 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
  38. Chapter 17.59 — SIGNS
  39. Chapter 17.60 — USE PERMITS
  40. Chapter 17.61 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
  41. Chapter 17.62 — VARIANCES
  42. Chapter 17.64 — NONCONFORMING USES
  43. Chapter 17.66 — CERTIFICATES OF USE AND OCCUPANCY
  44. Chapter 17.68 — AMENDMENTS
  45. Chapter 17.70
  46. Chapter 17.72 — SERVICE STATIONS
  47. Chapter 17.74 — RMH, TRAILERS AND TRAILER PARKS
  48. Chapter 17.90 — RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION TAX
  49. Chapter 17.95 — DRAINAGE FACILITY IMPROVEMENT CHARGES
  50. Chapter 17.97 — SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION
  51. Chapter 17.98 — WETLAND AND RIPARIAN HABITAT MANAGEMENT
  52. Chapter 17.100 — SCHOOL FACILITIES FINANCING PLAN FOR NEW DEVE…
  53. Chapter 17.102 — DENSITY BONUS AND OTHER DEVELOPER INCENTIVES
  54. Chapter 17.104 — INCLUSIONARY HOUSING
  55. Chapter 17.105 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
  56. Chapter 17.108 — EMERGENCY SHELTERS
  57. Chapter 17.110 — CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION
  58. Chapter 17.112 — MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES
  59. Chapter 17.113 — COMMERCIAL NONMEDICAL MARIJUANA USE
  60. Chapter 17.114 — MARIJUANA CULTIVATION
  61. Chapter 17.116 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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