City DOES allow chickens...
6.08.020 - Dogs on public property—Animals in proximity to residences.
C. Keeping of Certain Animals and Fowl Near Residences. .....It shall be unlawful for any person in a residential structure to keep or maintain any animal within one hundred (100) feet of any...
I too live in San Clemente and my neighbor ratted us out a month ago. I can tell you how we became compliant with the city. We are now dealing with the HOA, which is another can of stinking worms. All three adjacent neighbors have no problem with our chickens. It is the one "problem child"...