A zone-Permitted uses.
Sacramento City Code § 17.200.110
in effect17.200.110 A zone-Permitted uses.
A. Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted by right in the A zone, subject to the limitations specified:
Use | Limitations
1. Residential Uses |
Dwelling, single unit |
Farm worker housing | Appropriate density determined during project review
2. Commercial and Institutional Uses |
Temporary commercial building | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.126
3. Industrial and Agricultural Uses |
Agriculture, general use |
Community garden |
Produce stand (not exceeding 120 square feet) |
Solar energy system, commercial (city property) | Allowed in this zone and is exempt from the provisions of this title
B. Conditional uses. The following uses in the A zone require approval of a conditional use permit, subject to the limitations specified:
Use | Limitations | Approval Required by: Planning and Design Commission (PDC); Zoning Administrator (ZA); or City Council (CC)
1. Commercial and Institutional Uses | |
Amusement center, outdoor | | PDC
Assembly-cultural, religious, social | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.128 | ZA
Cemetery | | PDC
Golf course; driving range | | PDC
Kennel | | ZA
School, K-12 | | PDC
Transit vehicle-service, repair, storage | | PDC
Veterinary clinic; veterinary hospital | | ZA
2. Industrial and Agricultural Uses | |
Animal slaughter | | PDC
Antenna; telecommunications facility | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.300 et seq. | PDC
Cannabis cultivation | Subject to special use regulations in article IX of chapter 17.228 | ZA
High voltage transmission facility | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.500 et seq. | CC
Produce stand (exceeding 120 square feet) | | ZA
Recycling facility | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.400 et seq. | ZA/PDC
Riding stable | | PDC
Solar energy system, commercial (non-city property) | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.123 | ZA
Surface mining operation | | PDC
Well-gas, oil | | PDC
C. Accessory uses. The following uses are permitted in the A zone when accessory to a permitted or conditional use, subject to the limitations specified:
Use | Limitations
Accessory antenna |
Childcare, in-home (family day care home) |
Dwelling unit, junior accessory | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.105
Dwelling unit, accessory | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.105
Family day care facility |
Home occupation | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.200 et seq.
Watchperson's quarters | The structure shall be limited to 1,000 square feet
D. Prohibited uses. All uses not listed as permitted, conditional, or accessory uses are prohibited in the A zone.
(Ord. 2026-0010 § 3; Ord. 2024-0017 § 11; Ord. 2021-0023 § 7; Ord. 2020-0021 § 8; Ord. 2017-0056 § 4; Ord. 2016-0050 § 4; Ord. 2016-0006 § 3; Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)
Source: City of Sacramento, Sacramento City Code (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/sacramentoca/latest/sacramento_ca/0-0-0-33819Fetched: 10/24/2026