Cloverdale · Land use · Horses and stables
Where is keeping horses allowed in Cloverdale?
In Cloverdale, keeping horses is needs a conditional use permit in 2 (R-R and R-1) and not allowed in 2 (Cloverdale use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: R-R and R-1
- Not allowed: R-2 and R-3
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Cloverdale 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
Cloverdale's code calls this use “Keeping of horses (minimum 2.5 acres for first horse, an additional acre for each horse thereafter)”. 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-R | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.04.040 |
| R-1 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.04.040 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- The lot-size rule is part of the row name; page must show it. S1 "Equestrian centers, riding academies, commercial stables..." (R-R C only) is commercial and not used.
- Overlay zones and specific plans can change the answer for a lot.
Other uses in Cloverdale
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have keeping horses in the R-R zone in Cloverdale?
Only with a conditional use permit. Cloverdale's use table lists it that way in R-R (§ 18.04.040).
Can I have keeping horses in the R-2 zone in Cloverdale?
No. Cloverdale's use table does not allow it in R-2 (§ 18.04.040).
General information, not legal advice.
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