Healdsburg · Land use · Horses and stables
Where is keeping horses allowed in Healdsburg?
In Healdsburg, keeping horses is allowed in 3 base zones (R-1, GMU and O) and needs a conditional use permit in 1 (RM) (Healdsburg use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-1, GMU and O
- Needs a permit: RM
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Healdsburg 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
Healdsburg's code calls this use “Private stables or areas for the keeping of one horse, cow, llama, goat or similar large farm or hobby animal on a site not less than two acres in net area”. 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 Single-family Residential | Allowed | § 20.08.025 |
| GMU Grove Street Mixed Use | Allowed | § 20.08.150 |
| O Open Space | Allowed | § 20.08.235 |
| RM Multi-family Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.08.050 |
What else applies
- The two-acre minimum and setbacks are part of the row text; page must show them. S12 Open Space conditional uses add "Riding academies and stables" C (commercial, not used).
- Not covered here: Definitions (Chapter 20.28 Article IX) and use-specific regulations (HMC Chapter 20.20) are not in the packet; Overlays DC, HD, NEAP excluded (S13-S15). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Healdsburg
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have keeping horses in the RM zone in Healdsburg?
Only with a conditional use permit. Healdsburg's use table lists it that way in RM (Multi-family Residential) (§ 20.08.050).
Can I have keeping horses in the R-1 zone in Healdsburg?
Yes. Healdsburg's use table lists it as allowed in R-1 (Single-family Residential) (§ 20.08.025).
General information, not legal advice.
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