Burbank Rancho Specific Plan, Zoning & Horse Rules
A quick summary — the full detail lives on BurbankRanchoRealtor.com, the site dedicated to the Rancho.
Written by Will Flannigan, DRE #01951292 · Certified Trust & Probate Specialist · Former attorney · Last updated November 2026
The short version
The Burbank Rancho is the city's equestrian neighborhood: a flat pocket of ranch homes where many properties keep horses; its main dirt riding trail runs along the Los Angeles River behind the homes on Valleyheart Drive, not beside the streets. There is no HOA. Horse-keeping follows the City of Burbank's R-1-H single-family horsekeeping zoning, and the rules are property-specific — confirm the zoning and horsekeeping rights of the exact property with the city before you buy.
The City of Burbank is preparing a Rancho Specific Plan that will set future development standards for the neighborhood. The plan is still being written, and its details may change before it is adopted.
More about the Rancho
For Rancho listings, market context and neighborhood guides, visit BurbankRanchoRealtor.com. For buying and selling everywhere else in Burbank, start with the Burbank Guide or contact Will.
Burbank Rancho Neighborhood Guide for Buyers
Considering the Burbank Rancho? Will Flannigan's full buyer's guide covers the neighborhood's equestrian character, home styles and recent Rancho sales from the MLS, everyday life along Riverside Drive, realistic commute times, nearby public and private schools, and the advantages and tradeoffs buyers should know. Rancho homes typically sell from about $1 million to $3 million.