Hoa Rules For Chickens In Santa Clara
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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.
Chickens can be kept in backyards in Santa Clara County without a permit, as long as you have no more than 12.
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.
It is unlawful for any person to maintain livestock or more than six (6) small animals without a permit. (Ord. 28079.) 7.60.
Coop,Shelter, And Space Needs The coop must be weatherproof; a wet chicken is not a happy chicken! It also needs to be big enough so there is enough space for everyone. Good ventilation is essential! ... It's also essential to clean your coop about once a month. Your hens need nesting boxes where they can lay their eggs.
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.
Animals near residences. It is unlawful for any person to pen, enclose, or otherwise confine, any chicken, duck, pigeon, or any other bird or fowl, within twenty-five feet of an inhabited residence without the written consent of the occupant of such residence.
California has no state law prohibiting chickens in your backyard or requiring a permit. There are cities and counties that have such laws. These cities and counties allow backyard chickens. Alameda County – Generally, up to three, any more than that requires a permit.
