Emeryville California Chicken Ordinance
| Are Chickens Allowed in this location | Yes |
| Max Chickens Allowed | 5, R-M Zoning ONLY |
| Roosters Allowed | No |
| Permit Required | No |
| Coop Restrictions | Proximity, sanitation, noise, and zoning restrictions apply. |
| City/Organization Contact name | Contact Karen Hemphill City Clerk E-Mail City Clerk 1333 Park Ave. Emeryville, CA 94608 Ph: (510) 450-7800 Hours 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday |
| Additional Information | 9-4.5.7 Animals. Animals kept for private, noncommercial use are permitted only as set forth in this section. Animals kept for commercial or agricultural uses are not permitted. (a) Fowl and Rabbits. Not more than five (5) fowl or five (5) rabbits are permitted in the R-M District. Fowl and rabbits are not permitted in other districts. (b) Dogs and Cats. Dogs, cats, and other small household pets not to exceed a total of four (4) animals which are four (4) months or more of age are permitted in all residential zones. (c) Birds. Birds, excluding pigeons and doves, kept as household pets are permitted in all residential zones. (d) Prohibited Animals. The following are prohibited as pets: (1) Swine; (2) Nondomesticated animals, fowl, reptiles, and amphibians, as defined in the California Fish and Game Code; (3) Cattle, sheep, goats, and other members of the bovine and ovine families; and (4) Horses. (Sec. 3 (part), Ord. 88-11, eff. Oct. 6, 1988) |
| Link for more Information | http://www.codepublishing.com/ca/emeryville/ |
| Information Last Updated | 2010-04-15 12:08:03 |
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