Los Altos California Chicken Ordinance
| Are Chickens Allowed in this location | Yes |
| Max Chickens Allowed | 1 chicken per 1000ft2 of lot area |
| Roosters Allowed | No |
| Permit Required | No |
| Coop Restrictions | permanent enclosure placement specifications |
| City/Organization Contact name | Los Altos City Hall One North San Antonio Road Los Altos, CA 94022 Tel: (650) 947-2700 Fax: (650) 947-2731 |
| Additional Information | Title 5.10.010 A3.A maximum of one small animal, including pigeons, ducks, geese, chickens, peafowl, rabbits, and other animals of a similar nature, shall be allowed for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of lot area. 5.10.020 B3. Unless the area of confinement contains two thousand (2,000) square feet or more, no animal may be permanently confined within ten (10) feet of a rear or side property line, excepting the less restrictive five foot setback along a secondary street property line of a corner lot as set forth in subsection (B)(2) of this section. There are some variations in this ordinance based on attached homes e.g. condos, rowhomes etc. |
| Link for more Information | http://library2.municode.com/default-now/home.htm?infobase=16460&doc_action=whatsnew |
| Information Last Updated | 2010-03-29 19:42:21 |
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