Hoa Rules For Chickens In San Jose
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Yes, as long as you meet the following requirements, you are permitted to keep backyard chickens: 5,000 square feet of property is required to keep one chicken. For 5,000 square feet or more, up to 5 chickens are permitted. One chicken is permitted per each additional 500 square feet past 5,000.
It is unlawful for any person to maintain livestock or more than six (6) small animals without a permit. (Ord. 28079.) 7.60.
Just because you CAN, doesn't mean you SHOULD. Inside a house is not an environment that chickens can thrive in. They need outdoor space to forage and do what chickens do. While it may work keeping chickens inside, it's not good for the chickens.
020 Nearness to dwelling. (a) No person shall keep any live hare, rabbit, chicken, turkey, goose, duck, pigeon, game bird or other fowl or exotic animal within fifty (50) feet of any dwelling unit other than the dwelling unit of the owner of such animal or fowl, without a permit.
If you find yourself wanting chickens, while living in an HOA that does not permit them, you have two options. Either take over the HOA Board and amend the bylaws (chances are, the elections are very low turn out) or MOVE.
They have every authority to force you to remove your chickens, if they violate the CC&Rs, because you agreed to live by those rules when you moved into the area. Checking with the neighbors first was just wasted effort. If you don't remove them then you're likely to be assessed fines. How big are the lots?
Because of its size, the state of California has a wide range of chicken laws. Some cities have no limits on the number of hens you can keep, but the only city on our list that allows roosters is Los Angeles. Sacramento has the most strict laws, with annual permits and licensing being required for each chicken kept.
Incorporating chickens into your HOA is a board and community decision. We suggest thoroughly researching your state and local laws and what nearby associations do regarding chickens in their communities.
The minimum number you should keep at any time is three hens. Your maximum will be determined by how much space you have available. Most resources recommend a starting flock of six chickens for beginners.
Chickens are social creatures and need other chickens for company. You should not keep just one chicken. Most experts recommend keeping between three and six chickens, and limit that number to four if you are a beginner.
