Creating Horse Friendly Communities
Planning and zoning decisions can affect how land is taxed, what it may be used for, and which standards and regulations are applied to it. These regulations determine not only whether individuals may keep horses on their own property, but also whether horses have access to community parks and trails. ELCR offers users the tools they need to understand land use planning, zoning ordinances, and their implications for horses and horse-related activities. In this section you will find a primer on terms and processes, sample letters, and tools to support involvement in planning and zoning in your community. Our website also provides tools for community planners to help them understand how to include horses and horse-related activities in their planning efforts.
Introduction
Horse-Friendly Zoning Practices in American Communities
Planning and Zoning Guide For Horse Friendly Communities
Advocating for Success: Protecting the Riverside Rancho Equestrian Community of Glendale, California
A Look At Backyard Horsekeeping
Considering Land Issues Related to Small Property Horse Keeping – October 22, 2019
Organizing Your Community to Oppose a Proposed Development or Zoning Change
Seven Steps to Influencing Zoning Change in Your Community
Seven Steps to Influencing Horse-Friendly Planning for Horsemen
Seven Steps to Planning for an Equestrian-Friendly Community for Community Leaders and Planners
The Basics of Planning & Zoning for Horse-Friendly Communities
A Jewel of the Pacific Northwest: Planning and Cooperation Benefit Both Government and Equestrians
Three Words Every Equestrian Should Know
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late – Land Use Planning for Horsemen
Community Planning for Horses in the West
Local Planning and Zoning Practices Related to Equine Facilities
Maryland Horse Council Save The Horse Farms Campaign
Planning and Zoning
Dealing with Changing Development Patterns
Master Planning for Equestrian Facilities
Working with Parks for Equine Access-Master Plan Part 1
Working with Parks for Equine Access-Master Plan Illustrations – Part 2
Sustainable Community Growth Ideas
Blending Land Conservation with New Community Development
Using Smart Growth to Create Equestrian-Friendly Communities
Community Based Organizations Working for Sustainable Land Use
Agriculture Planning and Zoning
Agricultural Horse-Friendly Zoning
Webinars
What Horse Professionals Need to Know about Land Use
Videos
Stop the Sprawl: Basics of Land Use Planning Part 1
The Invisible Horse: Basics of Land Use Planning Part 2
Chatahoochee Hills Transfer of Development Rights Program