Horse Regulation Matrix

Agency	Approach	Jurisdiction	What They Oversee	Name of Permit or Regulation	Text	When to Contact	Who to Contact
LA RWQCB	Non-Regulatory. The Regional Board seeks to work in a coordinated, advisory capacity with landusers utilizing public outreach and education to promote best management practices to ameliorate the potential for pollutant loading to surface and ground waters.	All horse facilities in Los Angeles County	Revegetation or maintenance of channels, bridge construction, pipeline/cable construction, culvert/drains, road work.	Section 401 Certification	Required for ALL activities that incorporate dredge or fill activities to Waters of the State.  This is a companion permit to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 Permit and the California Department of Fish and Game Streambed Alteration Agreement.  Covers activities that are tangential to or within Waters of the State.	The sooner a project applicant submits paperwork, the better. The current turn-around time for a 401 is 90-120 days.	Raymond Jay Rjay@rb4.swrcb.ca.gov
LA RWQCB	Non-Regulatory. The Regional Board seeks to work in a coordinated, advisory capacity with landusers utilizing public outreach and education to promote best management practices to ameliorate the potential for pollutant loading to surface and ground waters.	All LARGE horse facilities in Los Angeles County, such as racetracks, horse farms and large boarding facilities.	Discharge to surface waters	Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR)	Required for all land-based discharges to surface waters from larger facilities.	The WDR permit process can take up to one year.	Dr. Kwang-il (pronounced "kwon") Lee (213) 620-2269
US Army Corps of Engineers	Regulatory. The Corps of Engineers has jurisdiction over discharges of dredged or fill material in waters of the United States under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 CFR Part 320 to 330).	All horse facilities in the United States; any project that effects waters or discharges fill material in the waters within the United States.	Construction or maintenance of road crossings, bridges, bank stabilization, placement of fill material for buildings and mechanized removal of riparian vegetation in stream channels; this includes utility lines. This would also include waterlines to cross a stream to get to a house or a barn you would need a permit; any kind of trenching a cross a creek needs a permit.. (You can hang a pipe over a creek without a permit.)	Section 404 of the Clean Water Act; the Section 404 permit is required.	Required for ALL activities that disturb a stream channel, even very small ephemeral washes. This is a companion permit to the Regional Board's Section 401 certification and the California Department of Fish and Game Streambed Alteration Agreement. The Army Corps recommends contacting them about any plan to complete construction activities in or immediately adjacent (within 50 feet) to a stream channel.	As early as possible; if you have a drainage issue, a Canyon, a blue-line stream, local agencies are unlikely to give you approval until you get a letter from the Corps.	Contacts: Aaron O. Allen, Senior Project Manager, Regulatory Branch, USACE (805) 585-2148; aaron.o.allen@usace.army.mil. For Ventura County: Antal Szijj 805.585.2147 antal.j.szijj@usace.army.mil; For Los Angeles County: the Project Manager in Los Angeles County Joshua Burnam, 213.452.3294 joshua.l.burnam@usace.army.mil For applications via mail, write to: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 2151 Alessandro Drive, Suite 110 Ventura CA 93001. For applications via the web, go to: http://www.spl.usace.army. mil/regulatory/ The application is the third item from the top.
California Department of Fish and Game	Regulatory. If the department determines an activity impacts a fish or wildlife resource, the department will propose means necessary to protect the resource. The effort is somewhat collaborative. If the state and party cannot agree, arbitration is used. Any party who violates the code is subject to a $25,000/violation penalty.	All horse facilities in the state of California	Any activity that diverts or obstructs the natural flow or substantially changes the bed, channel, or bank of any river, stream, or lake.	Fish and Game Code Section 1603 - Streambed Alteration	It is unlawful for any person to substantially divert or obstruct the natural flow or substantially change the bed, channel, or bank of any river, stream, or lake designated by the department, or use any material from the streambeds, without first notifying the department of that activity. If the department determines that an existing fish or wildlife resource may be substantially adversely affected by that activity, the department shall submit its proposals as to measures necessary to protect fish and wildlife.		Scott Harris 818.360.8141 spharris@dfg2.ca.gov Code found on-line at http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/calawquery?codesection= fgc&codebody=&hits=20
California Department of Fish and Game	Regulatory. Any party who violates the code is subject to a $25,000/violation penalty, though the court shall take into consideration all relevant circumstances, including, but not limited to, the nature, circumstance, extent, and gravity of the violation. Whenever it is determined by the department that a continuing and chronic condition of pollution exists, the department shall report that condition to the appropriate regional water quality control board, and shall cooperate with the board in obtaining correction or abatement.	All horse facilities in the state of California	Any activity that deposits any substance deleterious to fish, plant, or bird life (includes horse manure).	Fish and Game Code Section 5650. This is a companion permit to the Regional Board's WDR permit.	It is unlawful to deposit in, permit to pass into, or place where it can pass into the waters of this state any substance or material deleterious to fish, plant life, or bird life.		Scott Harris 818.360.8141 spharris@dfg2.ca.gov Code found on-line at http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/calawquery?codesection= fgc&codebody=&hits=20
LA County Department of Health Services, Environmental Health, Vector Management Program	Routinely inspects licensable animal keeper premises about once or twice a year; but, may do so more times than that if violations exist. The frequency of inspections is not determined by the number of horses kept on the premises; but, on past history and the gravity of existing or continuing violations. The type of inspection conducted at a horse academy is no different than the inspection conducted at other animal keeper premises.	The program only covers the area of Agoura Hills and Calabasas. The Mountain and Rural Program within the entire Environmental Health Division covers the other areas that fall within the Malibu Creek Watershed. The contact person there is Mihye Shur and she can be e-mailed at mshur@dhs.co.la.ca.us.	Pest management (primarily fly breeding, and rat and mice infestation), maintenance and sanitation of premises (harborage conditions for rodents, cleanliness of stalls, restroom requirements, etc.), manure management, distance requirements (the minimum required from dwellings, restaurants, schools, hospitals, waterways, etc.), and the drainage of waste water (mixed with the horse's manure and urination) from areas where the horses are washed.  The descriptive provided is correct; but, only if it applies to licensable animal keeper premises, meaning an animal keeper that has, keeps, maintains, or raises 5 or more horses; or 10 or more animals of the same or different classifications of the horse, cow, sheep, goat or hog species; or 50 or more rabbits or hares; or 500 or more poultry or wild fowl.	The name of the permit we issue is called a Public Health License, and the regulations we enforce come under the Los Angeles County Codes Title 8 and Title 11.	There are many sections within each Title that we as Environmental Health Specialists can enforce; but, in regards to licensed animal keepers, we are mostly concerned with the following sections: Title 8: 8.04.030 - Animal Keeper - Category 1 8.04.040 - Animal Keeper - Category 2 8.04.050 - Animal Keeper - Category 3 8.04.060 - Animal Keeper - Exceptions 8.04.062 - Animal Keeper - Fee Exemptions 8.04.550 - Jurisdiction 8.04.560 - Business in Fixed Location - Public Health License and Permit Requirements 8.04.640 - Public Health License and Permit - Period of Validity - Renewals - Fee Proration 8.04.720 - Fee Schedule Title 11: 11.16.020 - Sanitation of Premises - Responsibility of Owner or Agent 11.16.030 - Garbage - Storage Restrictions 11.16.090 - Keeping Animals and Birds - Location Restrictions and Sanitation Requirements 11.30.010 - Maintaining Rodent or Pest Harborage Conditions Unlawful - Notice to Abate 11.30.060 - Flies - Control Measures 11.30.070 - Flies - Removal of Breeding Material Required 11.30.080 - Flies - Breeding or Harboring on Premises Prohibited 11.38.030 - Cross-connection 11.38.380 - Cross-connections - Prohibited 11.38.390 - Cross-connections - Corrections to Comply with Building Code 11.38.560 - Public Washrooms, Toilet Facilities, Showers, and Baths 11.38.600 - Keeping Animals or Fowl - Restrictions - Contaminating Water Supply Prohibited	Contact should be made when a licensable animal keeper located within the organization's jurisdiction has violated any of the health code violations and contact should be made if an animal keeper needs to be licensed because they fall under any of the categories for licensable animal keepers(refer to answer for Question #3).	Graceline Shin Senior Inspector gshin@dhs.co.la.ca.us 626.430.5450; The Vector Management Program at (626) 430-5450, can be the primary contact for the public. As for other agencies,they can ask either for me or for Amanda Liu at the same number.
LA County Department of Health Services, Environmental Health, Mountain and Rural Program	Inspections on a ___ basis.	Licensable animal keepers in cities of ___ and unincorporated areas including ____.					Mihye Shur, EHS IV mshur@dhs.co.la.ca.u Mt. and Rural - Mihye Shurr, Env. Health Specialist IV (626) 430-5281
LA County Department of Health Services, Environmental Health, District Environmental Services	Respond based on complaints.	Non-licensable animal keepers in Los Angeles County. They are also responsible for licensable animal keepers on Catalina Island.
Los Angeles County Dept. of Animal Care and Control	This agency does not regulate or inspect commercial stables, so there is no relevant contact person.						Bob Ballenger balleng@co.la.ca.us
Animal Control	Respond based on complaints.	All animals within the following areas of unincorporated Los Angeles County: Malibu, Old Topanga, Calabasas, Agoura, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village.	Sanitary and human care and treatment of animals, to include horses.	County Title 10: 10.40-010	See attached. (Huge.)	Report any inhumane/unsanitary conditions.	Sergeant Denise Rose 818.991.0071
Los Angeles County Veterinarian
National Park Service		All National Park and National Recreation Area property.	Trail and campsite maintenance.	Stated in Superintendents Compendium for the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area	Horses and all persons may enter and exit only at designated trailheads.  Equestrians may not ride or hike directly from their property onto the public property.
National Park Service	Regulatory on federal parkland. Advisory on non-federal lands within Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.	All National Park and National Recreation Area property.	Trail maintenance, recreational equestrian activities, manure clean-up and grazing.	Code of Federal Regulations, 36 CFR	Horse users must clean up after their horse in all developed areas like parking lots, adjacent to restrooms etc. All horses must remain on designated trails, horses may not be ridden cross country. Horses may not be allowed to graze. Horses may not be tied to vegetation like trees, only hitch racks may be used where provided. Horses may pass others only at a walk.	Report improper recreational trail use if not adhering to established trail rules.	National Park Service rangers Jim Richardson
City of Agoura Hills	The City of Agoura Hills has few codes that specifically address horse management and siting criteria, though the NPDES permit is used indirectly to condition existing horse uses. With a new development that requires discretionary approval, the City uses the RCD BMP handbook as a guide, but it has not been codified. The city would like to codify standard requirements throughout the watershed that are fair, preserve horse use wherever possible, and enable enforcement.	All horse facilities in the City of Agoura Hills	Number of horses per acre	Section 9234.1 of Municipal Zoning Code	Allows 8 horses per acre	Planning process	City Planning Staff. Jed Irelan jireland@ci.agoura-hills.ca.us, (818) 597-7327 or Ramiro Adeva RAdeva@ci.agoura-hills.ca.us
City of Agoura Hills	The City of Agoura Hills has few codes that specifically address horse management and siting criteria, though the NPDES permit is used indirectly to condition existing horse uses. With a new development that requires discretionary approval, the City uses the RCD BMP handbook as a guide, but it has not been codified. The city would like to codify standard requirements throughout the watershed that are fair, preserve horse use wherever possible, and enable enforcement.	All horse facilities in the City of Agoura Hills	Building of structures (that require building permits) near Oak trees. Does not cover horse pens or corrals, because these structures do not require a building permit.	Appendix A, Part II.t of the Municipal Zoning Code	Does not allow structures to be built in the protected zone of Oak Trees, defined as 5' outside the dripline.	Planning process	City Planning Staff. Jed Irelan jireland@ci.agoura-hills.ca.us, (818) 597-7327 or Ramiro Adeva RAdeva@ci.agoura-hills.ca.us
City of Agoura Hills	The City of Agoura Hills has few codes that specifically address horse management and siting criteria, though the NPDES permit is used indirectly to condition existing horse uses. With a new development that requires discretionary approval, the City uses the RCD BMP handbook as a guide, but it has not been codified. The city would like to codify standard requirements throughout the watershed that are fair, preserve horse use wherever possible, and enable enforcement.	All horse facilities in the City of Agoura Hills	Roof and building materials for all structures in Fire Zone IV.	Article 8, Ch. 64, Sec. 8103 of the Municipal Building Code	Various	Planning process	City Planning Staff. Jed Irelan jireland@ci.agoura-hills.ca.us, (818) 597-7327 or Ramiro Adeva RAdeva@ci.agoura-hills.ca.us
City of Malibu	For construction/pasture issues, the new LCP Regulations are in court; in the meanwhile, follow County regulations. For further input, please contact Melanie Irwin. For animal related issues, please call the local Animal Control.						Contact: Melanie Irwin, City Planning; mirwin@ci.malibu.ca.us
Los Angeles County Regional Planning	Regulatory. Applicant receives permit application at RP Front Counter. Application is given to the County Fire Department (Forestry Division) for review, possible on-site inspection and recommendation.	All horse facilities in unincorporated Los Angeles County	Any action that impacts on oak tree or the ground under an oak tree	Oak Tree Permit	Permit required to do any of the following to an oak tree: cut, destroy, remove, relocate, inflict damage, trim branches over 2" in diameter, or encroach into the tree's protected zone (which extends 5 feet beyond the dripline). "Damage" includes anything that alters the ground under the tree (e.g., parking under a tree, planting grass, placing items within the dripline, allowing compaction of the soil) or that could damage the root system (e.g., toxic substances).	Oak Tree Permits are subject to a public hearing, and therefore take minimum 6 weeks to receive. Three months is an average, due to the paperwork and reports which must be submitted to Regional Planning and the necessity to find an open hearing date. As with any permit, the applicant should begin the process as soon as they know they need it. Delays and unforeseen circumstances can and do occur. Work cannot proceed until permits are issued.	Front Counter information: The Front Counter takes phone calls in the morning only, and helps people over the counter only in the afternoon.  Morning appointments are available and must be made in advance. Telephone hours are Monday - Thursday, 7:30 am - 11:30 am (NO WALK-INs). (213) 974-6411. Front Counter Hours: Monday through Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Address: Hall of Records, Room 1360, 320 West Temple Street, 13th Floor, Los Angeles CA 90012
Los Angeles County Regional Planning	Regulatory. Applicant receives permit application at RP Front Counter. Application is given to the County Fire Department (Forestry Division) for review, possible on-site inspection and recommendation.	All horse facilities in unincorporated Los Angeles County	Livestock kept as pets	Title 22 Zoning Code, (22.52.320.A.B). When regulation is followed, no special permit is needed.	Horses, donkeys, mules and other equine cattle on a minimum area of 15,000 square feet per dwelling unit shall have at maximum one animal over nine months old per 5,000 square feet
Los Angeles County Regional Planning	Regulatory. Applicant receives permit application at RP Front Counter. Application is given to the County Fire Department (Forestry Division) for review, possible on-site inspection and recommendation.	All residents of unincorporated Los Angeles County	Animals kept as pets when number of animals exceeds the number permitted and/or are kept on parcels less than minimum area required	Title 22 Zoning Code, (22.56.420.B). Permit Required.	Cannot be a nuisance to neighbors (the use, enjoyment, or value of their property). Application must include property location, type and number of animals requested, site plan indicating area and dimensions of animal enclosure area and all structures within 50 fee, site drainage patterns and waste disposal plan.
Los Angeles County Regional Planning	Regulatory. Applicant receives permit application at RP Front Counter. Application is given to the County Fire Department (Forestry Division) for review, possible on-site inspection and recommendation.	All horse facilities in unincorporated Los Angeles County zoned A-1 LIGHT AGRICULTURAL	The raising, breeding, and training of horses and other equine, cattle, sheep and goats	Title 22 Zoning Code (22.24.070.B). When regulation is followed, no special permit is needed.	Minimum area of 1 acre, no more than 8 animals, accessory buildings and structures must be a minimum 50 feet from any street, highway or habitable building.
Los Angeles County Regional Planning	Regulatory. Applicant receives permit application at RP Front Counter. Application is given to the County Fire Department (Forestry Division) for review, possible on-site inspection and recommendation.	All horse facilities in unincorporated Los Angeles County zoned A-1 LIGHT AGRICULTURAL	The grazing and supplemental feeding of cattle, horses, sheep or goats.	Title 22 Zoning Code (22.24.070.B). When regulation is followed, no special permit is needed.	Minimum area of 5 acres, cannot be associated with a dairy, feed yard, livestock sales yard or commercial riding academy on same premises, accessory buildings and structures must be a minimum 50 feet from any street, highway or habitable building
Los Angeles County Regional Planning	Regulatory. Applicant receives permit application at Regional Planning Front Counter. Application is given to the County Fire Department (Forestry Division) for review, possible on-site inspection and recommendation.	All horse facilities in unincorporated Los Angeles County zoned A-1 LIGHT AGRICULTURAL	The raising, breeding, and training of horses and other equine, cattle, sheep and goats (those not subject to the above provision).	Title 22 Zoning Code (22.24.100). Permit Required.	Minimum 5 acres
Los Angeles County Regional Planning	Regulatory. Applicant receives permit application at Regional Planning Front Counter. Application is given to the County Fire Department (Forestry Division) for review, possible on-site inspection and recommendation.	All horse facilities in unincorporated Los Angeles County zoned A-1 LIGHT AGRICULTURAL	Riding academies and stables, boarding of horses.	Title 22 Zoning Code (22.24.100). Permit Required.	Minimum 5 acres
Los Angeles County Regional Planning	Regulatory. Applicant receives permit application at RP Front Counter. Application is given to the County Fire Department (Forestry Division) for review, possible on-site inspection and recommendation.	All horse facilities in unincorporated Los Angeles County zoned A-2 HEAVY AGRICULTURAL	Accessory buildings and structures	Title 22 Zoning Code (22.24.120.B). When regulation is followed, no special permit is needed.	Must be a minimum 50 feet from any street, highway or habitable building
Los Angeles County Regional Planning	Regulatory. Applicant receives permit application at Regional Planning Front Counter. Application is given to the County Fire Department (Forestry Division) for review, possible on-site inspection and recommendation.	All horse facilities in unincorporated Los Angeles County zoned A-2 HEAVY AGRICULTURAL	Animal hospitals, animal shelters and pounds, livestock feed yards	Title 22 Zoning Code (22.24.120.B). When regulation is followed, no special permit is needed.	Minimum area 10 acres
Los Angeles County Regional Planning	Regulatory. Applicant receives permit application at Regional Planning Front Counter. Application is given to the County Fire Department (Forestry Division) for review, possible on-site inspection and recommendation.	All horse facilities in unincorporated Los Angeles County zoned A-2 HEAVY AGRICULTURAL	Livestock sales yards	Title 22 Zoning Code (22.24.120.B). When regulation is followed, no special permit is needed.	Minimum area 5 acres
Los Angeles County Regional Planning	Regulatory. Applicant receives permit application at Regional Planning Front Counter. Application is given to the County Fire Department (Forestry Division) for review, possible on-site inspection and recommendation.	All horse facilities in unincorporated Los Angeles County zoned A-2 HEAVY AGRICULTURAL	Manure spreading, drying, and sales	Title 22 Zoning Code (22.24.120.B). When regulation is followed, no special permit is needed.	Minimum area 10 acres, no shaking or pulverizing machinery
Los Angeles County Regional Planning	Regulatory. Applicant receives permit application at Regional Planning Front Counter. Application is given to the County Fire Department (Forestry Division) for review, possible on-site inspection and recommendation.	All horse facilities in unincorporated Los Angeles County zoned A-2 HEAVY AGRICULTURAL	The raising, breeding, and training of horses and other equine, cattle, sheep and goats	Title 22 Zoning Code (22.24.120.B). When regulation is followed, no special permit is needed.	Minimum area 1 acre, provided: If area is less than 5 acres, 8 animals maximum. If area is 5 acres or more, no maximum number of animals.
Los Angeles County Regional Planning	Regulatory. Applicant receives permit application at Regional Planning Front Counter. Application is given to the County Fire Department (Forestry Division) for review, possible on-site inspection and recommendation.	All horse facilities in unincorporated Los Angeles County zoned A-2 HEAVY AGRICULTURAL	Riding academies and stables, boarding of horses	Title 22 Zoning Code (22.24.120.B). When regulation is followed, no special permit is needed.	Minimum area 5 acres
Los Angeles County Regional Planning	Regulatory. Applicant receives permit application at Regional Planning Front Counter. Application is given to the County Fire Department (Forestry Division) for review, possible on-site inspection and recommendation.	All horse facilities in unincorporated Los Angeles County zoned C-R COMMERCIAL RECREATION	Riding academies and stables, boarding of horses	Title 22 Zoning Code (22.28.290.A.2/B). When regulation is followed, no special permit is needed.	Minimum area 5 acres
Los Angeles County Regional Planning	Regulatory. Applicant receives permit application at Regional Planning Front Counter. Application is given to the County Fire Department (Forestry Division) for review, possible on-site inspection and recommendation.	All horse facilities in unincorporated Los Angeles County zoned C-R COMMERCIAL RECREATION	Breeding farms, raising and training of horses or show cattle	Title 22 Zoning Code (22.28.290.A.2/B). When regulation is followed, no special permit is needed.	Minimum area 1 acre, maximum 2 animals/acre, accessory buildings and structures must be a minimum 50 feet from any street, highway or habitable building.
Los Angeles County Regional Planning	Regulatory. Applicant receives permit application at Regional Planning Front Counter. Application is given to the County Fire Department (Forestry Division) for review, possible on-site inspection and recommendation.	All horse facilities in unincorporated Los Angeles County zoned C-R COMMERCIAL RECREATION	The grazing and supplemental feeding of cattle, horses, sheep or goats	Title 22 Zoning Code (22.28.290.A.2/B). When regulation is followed, no special permit is needed.	Minimum area of 5 acres, cannot be associated with a dairy, feed yard, livestock sales yard or commercial riding academy on same premises, accessory buildings and structures must be a minimum 50 feet from any street, highway or habitable building.
Los Angeles County Regional Planning	Regulatory. Applicant receives permit application at Regional Planning Front Counter. Application is given to the County Fire Department (Forestry Division) for review, possible on-site inspection and recommendation.	All horse facilities in unincorporated Los Angeles County zoned M-1 LIGHT MANUFACTURING	Riding academies	Title 22 Zoning Code (22.32.040.A.). When regulation is followed, no special permit is needed.	Riding academies permitted.
Los Angeles County Regional Planning	Regulatory. Applicant receives permit application at Regional Planning Front Counter. Application is given to the County Fire Department (Forestry Division) for review, possible on-site inspection and recommendation.	All horse facilities in unincorporated Los Angeles County zoned R-R RESORT AND RECREATION	Polo fields	Title 22 Zoning Code (22.40.190.A.1/B). When regulation is followed, no special permit is needed.	Minimum area is one acre
Los Angeles County Regional Planning	Regulatory. Applicant receives permit application at Regional Planning Front Counter. Application is given to the County Fire Department (Forestry Division) for review, possible on-site inspection and recommendation.	All horse facilities in unincorporated Los Angeles County zoned R-R RESORT AND RECREATION	Riding academies and stables, boarding of horses	Title 22 Zoning Code (22.40.190.A.1/B). When regulation is followed, no special permit is needed.	Minimum area 5 acres
Los Angeles County Regional Planning	Regulatory. Applicant receives permit application at Regional Planning Front Counter. Application is given to the County Fire Department (Forestry Division) for review, possible on-site inspection and recommendation.	All horse facilities in unincorporated Los Angeles County zoned R-R RESORT AND RECREATION	Breeding farms, raising and training of horses or show cattle	Title 22 Zoning Code (22.40.190.A.1/B). When regulation is followed, no special permit is needed.	Minimum area 1 acre, maximum 2 animals/acre, accessory buildings and structures must be a minimum 50 feet from any street, highway or habitable building
Los Angeles County Regional Planning	Regulatory. Applicant receives permit application at Regional Planning Front Counter. Application is given to the County Fire Department (Forestry Division) for review, possible on-site inspection and recommendation.	All horse facilities in unincorporated Los Angeles County zoned R-R RESORT AND RECREATION	The grazing and supplemental feeding of cattle, horses, sheep or goats	Title 22 Zoning Code (22.40.190.A.1/B). When regulation is followed, no special permit is needed.	Minimum area of 5 acres, cannot be associated with a dairy, feed yard, livestock sales yard or commercial riding academy on same premises, accessory buildings and structures must be a minimum 50 feet from any street, highway or habitable building
Los Angeles County Regional Planning	Regulatory. Applicant receives permit application at Regional Planning Front Counter. Application is given to the County Fire Department (Forestry Division) for review, possible on-site inspection and recommendation.	All horse facilities in unincorporated Los Angeles County zoned W WATERSHED ZONE	Equestrian hostels, including corrals and feed bins	Title 22 Zoning Code (22.40.270.A). When regulation is followed, no special permit is needed.	Uses Subject to Director's Review and Approval
Los Angeles County Regional Planning	Regulatory. Applicant receives permit application at Regional Planning Front Counter. Application is given to the County Fire Department (Forestry Division) for review, possible on-site inspection and recommendation.	All horse facilities in unincorporated Los Angeles County zoned W WATERSHED ZONE	The grazing and supplemental feeding of cattle, horses, sheep or goats	Title 22 Zoning Code (22.40.410.2.B). When regulation is followed, no special permit is needed.	Minimum area of 5 acres, cannot be associated with a dairy, feed yard, livestock sales yard or commercial riding academy on same premises. Uses Subject to DirectorÕs Review and Approval
Los Angeles County Regional Planning	Regulatory. Applicant receives permit application at Regional Planning Front Counter. Application is given to the County Fire Department (Forestry Division) for review, possible on-site inspection and recommendation.	All horse facilities in unincorporated Los Angeles County zoned O-S OPEN SPACE ZONE	The grazing and supplemental feeding of cattle, horses, sheep or goats	Title 22 Zoning Code (22.40.270.A). When regulation is followed, no special permit is needed.	Minimum area of 5 acres, cannot be associated with a dairy, feed yard, livestock sales yard or commercial riding academy on same premises.
Los Angeles County Regional Planning	Regulatory. Applicant receives permit application at Regional Planning Front Counter. Application is given to the County Fire Department (Forestry Division) for review, possible on-site inspection and recommendation.	All horse facilities in unincorporated Los Angeles County zoned O-S OPEN SPACE ZONE	Riding academies and stables, boarding of horses	Title 22 Zoning Code (22.40.430.A). Permit Required.	Minimum area 5 acres