Rancho Cucamonga · Land use · Horses and stables
Where is keeping horses allowed in Rancho Cucamonga?
In Rancho Cucamonga, keeping horses is allowed in 1 base zone (VL) and not allowed in 11 (Rancho Cucamonga use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: VL
- Not allowed: L, LM, M, MH, H, NI, IE, OSC and 3 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Rancho Cucamonga 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
Rancho Cucamonga'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 |
|---|---|---|
| VL Very Low Residential (includes subzones EH 14000, EH 9000) | Allowed | § 17.30.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- 'Equestrian Facility, Commercial' is M in VL, OSC, P (Parks), FC/UC. 'Animal Keeping' (M/P in VL to H, see chapter 17.88) is generic. S2: horses on lots of 2.5 acres or more, max 4 animals per acre (cattle and horses), as a permitted agricultural use.
- Not covered here: Specific Plan (SP) zones: uses follow each adopted specific plan; Definitions chapter (what 'Residential Care Facility', 'Assembly Use' and 'Agricultural Uses' include) and chapters 17.88 / 17.110 are not in the packet; Cells marked M/N (child day care in VL, L, LM, M and NE-2) are not resolved. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Rancho Cucamonga
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have keeping horses in the L zone in Rancho Cucamonga?
No. Rancho Cucamonga's use table does not allow it in L (Low Residential (includes L-ESP)) (§ 17.30.030).
Can I have keeping horses in the VL zone in Rancho Cucamonga?
Yes. Rancho Cucamonga's use table lists it as allowed in VL (Very Low Residential (includes subzones EH 14000, EH 9000)) (§ 17.30.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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