How Many Dogs or Cats Are Allowed?

Up to four mature cats and four mature dogs on one lot, building, structure, enclosure, or premises. Mature is defined: six months or older for cats, four months or older for dogs. More than the allowable number is considered a cattery or kennel which is only allowed in certain zones, on parcels of a certain size and requires a conditional use permit. Contact the County Planning Department at 916-874-6221 to get permit and permitting information.
(See Section 130-38.7, 130-103 & 201-02 (D.13) of the Zoning Code)

Are Pigs Allowed?

More than one pig is allowed on parcels located within agricultural, urban reserve, industrial reserve, and AR10 and AR5 zones, provided all the requirements of the County Health Department are met.

In the AR2 zone, a maximum of three pigs are allowed. On properties zoned AR1 through RD7, a maximum of one pig is allowed.  A minimum net area of 20,000 square feet is required on parcels zoned for pigs for personal use. Parcels must have a minimum of two acres for commercial use of pigs. 
(See section 130-90, 201-02 (C2), & 310-13 of the zoning code)

Are Chickens Allowed?

Chickens for personal use are allowed on parcels greater than 10,000 square feet in the Agriculture, Urban Reserve, Industrial Reserve, Agricultural-Residential, and RD1-7 zones. As many chickens as you are able to maintain in a healthy, sanitary and nuisance free condition are permitted, provided the minimum lot size is met.
(See Section 310-13 of the Zoning Code)

Are Horses Allowed?

Horses, for personal use, are allowed on parcels greater than 20,000 square feet in the Agricultural, Urban Reserve, Industrial Reserve, Agricultural-Residential, and RD1-7 zones. Horse stables must meet the standards in section 310-12 of the Zoning Code. As many horses as you are able to maintain in a healthy, sanitary and nuisance free condition are permitted, provided the minimum lot size is met.
(See Section 310-13 of the Zoning Code)

Are Other Pets Regulated?

No. Domesticated animals kept for pleasure, in a cage, terrarium, aquarium, or other confinement within the primary dwelling besides those mentioned above are not regulated by Code Enforcement as long as they are kept in a healthy, sanitary and nuisance free condition.
(See section 130-132.3 of the Zoning Code)