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I would think it would be written clearly in the HOA documentation if livestock or poultry is allowed. I don't think you would find it all in one place though (perhaps it would be at the Maricopa County Recorders Office?). I believe Mesa (Planning and Zoning?) has a list of registered interested parties whenever you have to notify your neighbors of certain modifications and you can input a certain radius and print out a list -you may be able to at least get the names of the HOA from that type of a search if it is in Mesa and then look up on the County website for HOA recorded documents if there is such. I don't think San Tan is in Mesa though so check with whatever city (or maybe just the County) for something similar.
Most of San Tan is unincorporated county. I think some is in Maricopa County, but most in Pinal. I could be off on some of it being in Maricopa County, though.
Things that are allowed are not necessarily listed; Restrictions, or conditions are more likely to be stated. For example, mine say that animals and fowl must be contained behind a fence and not allowed to wander off or fly about.
Your best bet is to read the CC&Rs. They should be recorded at the County Recorder's office. Not sure about Pinal County, but Maricopa County has all recorded documents available online. Sometimes hard to locate as you search on the business name, and sometimes various abbreviations are used as well as being spelled out. Also, there can be quite a number of recorded documents, especially if the HOA is large or old. Another option for finding out the information is to look at the Annual Report filed with the Corporation Commission. That report lists the names and contact information for the Association's officers. You can call them and ask your questions. State law requires that you be given a copy of the CC&Rs, Bylaws, Rules and other association documents prior to closing, and sign a statement acknowledging that they are a legally binding contract. If there is a property you are interested in, and want to be sure tht poultry are allowed, you can and should be shown the documents on request.
Also, when driving through neighborhoods, look to see if the yards have animals: chickens, goats, sheep, cattle, horses, etc. Or what appear to be animal facilities: barns, coops, etc.
