Hayward California Chicken Ordinance

Certain animals, such as roosters, chickens and hens are not allowed in most residential areas in Hayward. You must have a permit to keep livestock within the City limits in zones marked as "RA". A permit is required for more than four dogs over the age of four months. For more information, please call Planning at 510 583-4200 about type and numbers of livestock allowed. Hayward Animal Services at 510-293-7200 about permits and costs.

Details can be found in the Hayward City Ordinances and Municipal Code:

http://www.hayward-ca.gov/CITY-GOVERNMENT/DEPARTMENTS/CITY-CLERK/index.shtm?tab=2

Sections relevant to raising chickens can be found in the following sections:

• Chapter 10, Article 1, Section 220 - Explicitly states that livestock is not allowed without an administrative use permit.
• Chapter 10, Article 1, Section 3500 - Defines chickens as small livestock
• Chapter 10, Article 1, Section 2735 (f) - Outlines requirements for keeping chickens if an administrative use permit is granted