Corte Madera · Land use · Horses and stables
Where is keeping horses allowed in Corte Madera?
In Corte Madera, keeping horses is needs a conditional use permit (chapter 18.26) in 3 (R-1-A, R-1-B and R-1-C) (Corte Madera use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: R-1-A, R-1-B and R-1-C
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Corte Madera 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
Corte Madera's code calls this use “(3) Private stable for the keeping of not more than three horses ...”. 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-1-A Low Density | Needs a conditional use permit (chapter 18.26) | § 18.08.020 |
| R-1-B Very Low Density | Needs a conditional use permit (chapter 18.26) | § 18.08.020 |
| R-1-C Open Residential | Needs a conditional use permit (chapter 18.26) | § 18.08.020 |
What else applies
- Not covered here: Zones whose chapter is not in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Corte Madera
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have keeping horses in the R-1-A zone in Corte Madera?
Only with a conditional use permit (chapter 18.26). Corte Madera's use table lists it that way in R-1-A (Low Density) (§ 18.08.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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