Apple Valley · Land use · Horses and stables
Where is keeping horses allowed in Apple Valley?
In Apple Valley, keeping horses is allowed in 6 base zones (R-VLD, R-A, R-LD, R-E, R-E ¾ and 1 more) and not allowed in 4 (Apple Valley use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-VLD, R-A, R-LD, R-E, R-E ¾ and R-EQ
- Not allowed: R-SF, R-M, MHP and M-U
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Apple Valley Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where keeping horses can go
Apple Valley's code calls this use “5. Equestrian Stables, private”. Each row links to the use table it comes from. A zone marked “see note” has a condition in the code, for example upper floors only or a larger lot.
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| R-VLD Very Low Density Residential | Allowed | § 9.28.030 |
| R-A Residential Agriculture | Allowed | § 9.28.030 |
| R-LD Low Density Residential | Allowed | § 9.28.030 |
| R-E Estate Residential | Allowed | § 9.28.030 |
| R-E ¾ Estate Residential ¾ | Allowed | § 9.28.030 |
| R-EQ Equestrian Residential | Allowed | § 9.28.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- S1 '4. Equestrian Stables, commercial 13' is CUP in R-VLD, R-A, R-LD, R-E, R-E ¾, R-EQ and prohibited elsewhere (footnote 13: Animal Keeping Permit). S1 '6. Horses and other equine' is limited by lot size (1 per 9,000 sf in R-VLD, R-A, R-LD, R-E, R-E ¾, R-EQ). S8 commercial stables are SUP in OS-C and OS-R; P-F stables CUP.
- Not covered here: S2/S5/S7 are specific-use regulation chapters, not use tables; Specific plan districts (S10) have no use table; PRD cells left out (uses per approved PRD). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Apple Valley
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have keeping horses in the R-SF zone in Apple Valley?
No. Apple Valley's use table does not allow it in R-SF (Single Family Residential) (§ 9.28.030).
Can I have keeping horses in the R-VLD zone in Apple Valley?
Yes. Apple Valley's use table lists it as allowed in R-VLD (Very Low Density Residential) (§ 9.28.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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