Carmichael California Chicken Ordinance
| Are Chickens Allowed in this location | Yes |
| Max Chickens Allowed | any number kept in healthy and sanitary conditions |
| Roosters Allowed | Yes |
| Permit Required | No |
| Coop Restrictions | none found |
| City/Organization Contact name | Sacramento County Municipal Services Agency 700 H St., Room 6720 Sacramento, CA 95814 |
| Additional Information | Carmichael is in unincorporated Sacramento County and falls under county ordinances. Per the county website FAQ: With food prices so high can I keep chickens on my property? \"It depends on the zoning. Chickens for personal use are allowed on parcels greater than 10,000 square-feet in Agricultural, Urban Reserve, Industrial Reserve, Agricultural-Residential, and RD1-7 zones. If you meet these criteria, the County allows you to maintain as many chickens that can be maintained in a safe, sanitary and nuisance-free condition.\" In looking through the Zoning Code (available at the URL above) there is no specific place that states this in these words. Rather it is implied from the section on animals where it states you can keep animals under 75 pounds on 10,000 sqft lots. |
| Link for more Information | http://www.msa2.saccounty.net/dns/codeEnforcement/Pages/faq.aspx?c=Animals&q=15 |
| Information Last Updated | 2010-03-24 00:00:00 |
NOTE: This information was submitted by a member of our chicken forum. Please make sure to double check that this information is accurate before you proceed with raising chickens. Learn more about local chicken laws and ordinances.
