Pinole · Land use · Horses and stables
Where is keeping horses allowed in Pinole?
In Pinole, keeping horses is allowed in 1 base zone (R), needs a conditional use permit in 1 (PR) and not allowed in 13 (Pinole use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R
- Needs a permit: PR
- Not allowed: LDR, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, RC, RMU, CMU and 5 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Pinole 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
Pinole's code calls this use “Equestrian Facility, Hobby”. 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 Rural | Allowed | Article II — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWED USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| PR Parks and Recreation | Needs a conditional use permit | Article II — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWED USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- 'Equestrian Facility, Commercial' (ranches, boarding stables, riding schools): R C, PR C. 'Animal Keeping, Livestock (4)' (includes equine): P in R only; note 4c: one livestock animal per 20,000 sq ft, 20 ft from property lines, 50 ft from any dwelling.
- Not covered here: SP (specific plan) and PD (planned development) districts: use rules are in the specific plan / PD ordinance, not in this table (17.18.050 B.4).; Table cells all carry tag S1: the packet merges Article II into one section; the use table is Table 17.20.030-1 under 17.20.020.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Pinole
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have keeping horses in the PR zone in Pinole?
Only with a conditional use permit. Pinole's use table lists it that way in PR (Parks and Recreation) (Article II — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWED USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
Can I have keeping horses in the LDR zone in Pinole?
No. Pinole's use table does not allow it in LDR (Low Density Residential) (Article II — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWED USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
Can I have keeping horses in the R zone in Pinole?
Yes. Pinole's use table lists it as allowed in R (Rural) (Article II — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWED USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
General information, not legal advice.
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