Dublin · Land use · Horses and stables
Where is keeping horses allowed in Dublin?
In Dublin, keeping horses is needs a conditional use permit (zoning administrator) in 1 (A) and not allowed in 10 (Dublin use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: A
- Not allowed: R-1, R-2, R-M, C-O, C-N, C-1, C-2, M-P and 2 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Dublin 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
Dublin's code calls this use “Horsekeeping”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A Agricultural | Needs a conditional use permit (zoning administrator) | Chapter 8.12 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND PERMITTED USES OF LAND |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- "Animal Keeping - Residential" is a separate row (P in A, R-1, R-2, R-M) whose definition is not in the packet. "Horse Stable/Riding Academy" is commercial (C/ZA in A only).
- Not covered here: Planned Development (PD): uses by Development Plan; Downtown Dublin district: Downtown Dublin Specific Plan Section 3.4; Dublin Crossing district: Dublin Crossing Specific Plan Section 2.7. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Dublin
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have keeping horses in the A zone in Dublin?
Only with a conditional use permit (zoning administrator). Dublin's use table lists it that way in A (Agricultural) (Chapter 8.12 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND PERMITTED USES OF LAND).
Can I have keeping horses in the R-1 zone in Dublin?
No. Dublin's use table does not allow it in R-1 (Single Family Residential) (Chapter 8.12 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND PERMITTED USES OF LAND).
General information, not legal advice.
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