Hesperia California Chicken Ordinance
| Are Chickens Allowed in this location | Yes |
| Max Chickens Allowed | depends on zoning (see below) |
| Roosters Allowed | Yes |
| Permit Required | No |
| Coop Restrictions | All accessory buildings must be compliant with Article X of Chapter 16.20 |
| City/Organization Contact name | City of Hesperia Animal Control 11011 Santa Fe Avenue East Hesperia, CA 92345 (760) 947-1705 City of Hesperia 9700 Seventh Street Hesperia, CA 92345 (760) 947-1000 |
| Additional Information | Chicken laws are based on zoning and can be fond in the City Development Code, Chapter 16.16: R-1 (7,200 sf to one acre) and LDR (7,200 sf to one acre) 2 per 3,500 sf, not to exceed 25 per acre. Peafowl and any male fowl limited to 1 per 14,000 sf. Lots over 18,000 sf, 10% of allowed may be male. Total allowed is combined with small animals (rabbits, etc). R-3, MDR, HDR, MU and LDR less than 7,200 sf Not allowed. *exception: existing single-family homes may have animals in quantities listed in the R-1 zoning based on lot size. All animal regulations are provided in the City of Hesperia Development Code, Chapter 16.16. RR (19,500 sf to 2.5 acres), LDR (one acre or more), RE, and VLR (less than one acre) 15 per 10,000 sf. Total allowed is combined with small livestock and small animals. A-1, Limited Agriculture (1 to 2.5 acre) and VLR (one acre or more) 150 per acre |
| Link for more Information | http://library2.municode.com/default-test/home.htm?infobase=16400&doc_action=whatsnew via city website (http://www.cityofhesperia.us) http://library2.municode.com:80/def...1ff67c0777c5dbe4569267b94a25bf&infobase=16400 |
| Information Last Updated | 2010-03-18 00:00:00 |
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