San Mateo California Chicken Ordinance
(Bay Area - San Mateo County)
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Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes

Max Chickens Allowed
The minimum lot size in a residentially zoned district for the keeping chickens is 2,500 sq. ft. Greater than 2,500 sq. ft., but less than 7,500 sq. ft. in size, a maximum of six (6) birds. At least 7,500 sq. ft. in size, a maximum of ten (10) birds.

Roosters Allowed
No

Permit Required
No

Coop Restrictions
Coops/runs no larger than 100 sq. ft. in size and a maximum height of 6 feet, it must be on the rear half of the lot. Yard must be enclosed on the side and rear by a fence of at least six (6) feet tall.

City/Organization Contact name
County of San Mateo

Additional Information

Link for more Information		www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/Attachments/planning/PDFs/Regulations/Poultry%20Ordinance%2009-17-2010.pdf

Information Last Updated
2010-04-15 13:58:13


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