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Equestrian Historic District
The Equestrian Historic District celebrates and preserves Norco’s rich agricultural heritage, while ensuring that its distinct rural character and enduring animal-keeping lifestyle—those qualities that are unique in the Inland Empire and the entire State of California—are protected for future generations.
A Historic District is a demarcated area with properties that share a common theme. Most of the residentially-zoned neighborhoods in Norco share a variety of elements pertinent to an Equestrian Historic District, including equestrian trails, equestrian trail fencing, parks with equestrian amenities, large lots (typically a half-acre or larger), and permanent animal-keeping areas.
Approximately 6,000 residential properties, encompassing every property within the City’s various animal-keeping zones, are included in the Equestrian Historic District. These zones include the HS (Hillside Residential), OS (Open Space), LD Limited Development, A-E (Agricultural Estate), A-1-10 (Agriculture – Low Density 10 ac.), A-1-20 (Agricultural – Low Density 20,000 sq. ft.) and A-1-40 (Agricultural – Low Density 40,000 sq. ft.) Additionally, the District includes commercial properties lining Sixth Street from Sierra Avenue to California Avenue because they reflect the equestrian heritage that is prized in Norco. Verify your property’s zone.
The Equestrian Historic District does not impose any new requirements or obligations on property owners beyond existing zoning regulations. This is very different from other cities’ historic districts that are based on architecture, as the creation of an Equestrian Historic District does not impose new restrictions on structures or land uses.
The process of creating an Equestrian Historic District was very public and transparent, and was ultimately approved by the Norco City Council at a public hearing, which provided the opportunity for resident input. All property owners were formally notified of the public hearing via newspaper notice and were able to submit public comments.
A Historic District is a demarcated area with properties that share a common theme. Most of the residentially-zoned neighborhoods in Norco share a variety of elements pertinent to an Equestrian Historic District, including equestrian trails, equestrian trail fencing, parks with equestrian amenities, large lots (typically a half-acre or larger), and permanent animal-keeping areas.
Approximately 6,000 residential properties, encompassing every property within the City’s various animal-keeping zones, are included in the Equestrian Historic District. These zones include the HS (Hillside Residential), OS (Open Space), LD Limited Development, A-E (Agricultural Estate), A-1-10 (Agriculture – Low Density 10 ac.), A-1-20 (Agricultural – Low Density 20,000 sq. ft.) and A-1-40 (Agricultural – Low Density 40,000 sq. ft.) Additionally, the District includes commercial properties lining Sixth Street from Sierra Avenue to California Avenue because they reflect the equestrian heritage that is prized in Norco. Verify your property’s zone.
The Equestrian Historic District does not impose any new requirements or obligations on property owners beyond existing zoning regulations. This is very different from other cities’ historic districts that are based on architecture, as the creation of an Equestrian Historic District does not impose new restrictions on structures or land uses.
The process of creating an Equestrian Historic District was very public and transparent, and was ultimately approved by the Norco City Council at a public hearing, which provided the opportunity for resident input. All property owners were formally notified of the public hearing via newspaper notice and were able to submit public comments.