Yard Size Ordinance

[Cerko]

Hello everyone!

(Simi Valley, CA) I'm wondering if anyone has experience with a similar situation. My city doesn't allow chickens outside of 'farm animal' zones, with the exception of those under a 'hen project' ordinance. The ordinance allows up to 6 hens on at least an 8,000 sqft property if the owner is involved in an educational class/group (ie. 4H).

I'd like to get 2 hens as pets, but my lot is 7,000 sqft so too small for the ordinance. The house borders on a handful of 'farm animal' zoned properties but is zoned residential.

Has anyone petitioned their city to allow chickens in a similar situation? I fear that since they've already passed one ordinance regarding them they won't want to allow any space less than that.

Thank you!!

 

[cavemanrich]

Just my thoughts,,, and I'm not in California.
If you are not required to get a permit, to show to the Migra, if they come visit, then just get your pets, and say nothing.
If they get all bunched up in their panties, just petition for a variance for your property. and ask the #$%%@#$$&&^%$ why your children in 4H are being deprived!!!

WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and

 

[Brooks_]

With property on the border of "farm animal" property, I think it would be highly unlikely that a complaint and investigation would happen. Calculated risk.

I am pretty sure that I am not "in code" on any level. But like you, I border Ag land. Not one word has been said. Another neighbor with closer proximity to neighbor and not in code, still has their small flock.

Good luck.

 

[Vicky_Ezra]

Hello. I just joined and was wondering if there were others in Simi Valley with chickens on these forums. Did you start your flock?