Chapter 17.62
ANIMAL KEEPING
Sections:
17.62.020 Keeping of Large Animals.
17.62.030 Keeping of Small Animals.
17.62.040 Keeping of Wild Animals.
17.62.010 Purpose.
It is the purpose of this chapter to establish regulations for the keeping of large animals, small animals, and wild animals, which have characteristics and performance requirements that are not covered by the property development requirements of the zones. These standards are in addition to the property development standards of this code. (Ord. 13-8 § 4 (Exh. A), 6/11/13)
17.62.020 Keeping of Large Animals.
A. Applicability. The keeping of large animals, such as horses, cows, pigs, and similar animals as described in Chapter 8.08, is permitted as follows (except as provided in Sections 17.39.020 (Placerita Canyon Special Standards District) and 17.39.030 (Sand Canyon Special Standards District)). Unless indicated by a ratio, the number of animals permitted shall be a maximum number for each category of animals as shown below.
|
Minimum Lot Square Footage |
Pigs |
Other Large Animals |
|---|---|---|
|
15,000—20,000 |
0 |
3 |
|
20,001—25,000 |
0 |
4 |
|
25,001—30,000 |
0 |
5 |
|
30,001—35,000 |
0 |
6 |
|
35,001—1 acre |
0 |
7 |
|
Greater than 1 acre |
1 per acre |
8 per acre |
1. Pigs are permitted as follows:
a. They shall be located not less than one hundred fifty (150) feet from any highway and not less than fifty (50) feet from the side or rear lot lines of any lot or parcel of land.
b. They shall not be fed any market refuse or anything other than table refuse from meals consumed on the same lot or parcel of land, or grain.
2. Young animals born to a permitted animal kept on the site may be kept until such animals are weaned.
3. Members of FFA (Future Farmers of America) and 4-H (Head, Hand, Heart and Health) may have the permitted and one (1) additional animal of the type used for such purposes. A temporary use permit shall be required for any additional animals or for the inability to meet minimum development standards.
B. A minor use permit is required for the keeping of large animals in excess of the numbers permitted by this section.
C. Standards.
1. Enclosure. All animals shall be properly caged or housed (kept in their corrals, barns, pens or other enclosures). All such structures shall be fenced or otherwise enclosed to adequately confine the animals. In addition, all such structures or other enclosures shall be classified as an accessory structure and are subject to the development standards of the underlying zone in which it is located. Sufficient space within such enclosures shall be provided for large animals in accordance with the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control.
2. Maintenance. All buildings used in conjunction with the keeping of large animals including animal enclosures and all other animal keeping areas shall be maintained free from litter, garbage and the accumulation of animal excrement. All excrement produced by said large animals shall be disposed of on a regular basis so as to control flies and odor.
3. In addition to Los Angeles County Health Department requirements, all buildings or structures, including, but not limited to, barns, corrals, training arenas, etc., used in conjunction with the keeping of large animals shall be located a minimum of thirty-five (35) feet from any street or highway or any building used for human habitation.
4. Failure to meet the requirements of this section shall result in the City initiating enforcement proceedings in compliance with Title 23. (Ord. 13-8 § 4 (Exhs. A, E), 6/11/13; Ord. 22-9 § 5 (Exh. A), 7/12/22)
17.62.030 Keeping of Small Animals.
A. Applicability. The keeping of small animals, such as sheep, goats, dogs, rabbits, birds and similar animals as defined in Chapter 8.08, is permitted as follows. Unless otherwise stated, the number of animals permitted shall be a maximum number for each category as shown below:
|
Minimum Lot Square Footage |
Birds (Excluding Poultry) and Rodents |
Dogs1,3 |
Cats1,3 |
Other Small Animals2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Up to 15,000 |
3 |
3 |
6 |
0 |
|
15,000—20,000 |
9 |
3 |
6 |
3 |
|
20,001—25,000 |
12 |
3 |
6 |
4 |
|
25,001—30,000 |
15 |
3 |
6 |
5 |
|
30,001—35,000 |
18 |
3 |
6 |
6 |
|
35,001—1 acre |
21 |
3 |
6 |
7 |
|
Greater than 1 acre |
24 per acre |
4 |
10 |
8 per acre |
1 All dogs and cats shall be kept in compliance with the requirements of Title 8.
2 Goats, sheep, miniature horses, potbellied pigs, poultry (excluding roosters) and other similar animals. Roosters shall be permitted on lots or parcels of land greater than one (1) acre in area, at a ratio of one (1) rooster per acre.
3 Additional dogs and cats may be kept in accordance with Section 8.20.038 (Residential Dogs and Cats—Limitations).
1. Young animals born to a permitted animal kept on the site may be kept until such animals are weaned (dogs—four (4) months).
2. Members of FFA (Future Farmers of America) and 4-H (Head, Hand, Heart and Health) may have the above permitted and one (1) additional small animal. A temporary use permit shall be required for any additional animals or for the inability to meet minimum development standards.
3. Sale of eggs, honey or similar products shall be permitted on lots or parcels of land where the keeping of such animals is permitted.
B. A minor use permit is required for the keeping of small animals in excess of the numbers permitted by this section.
C. Standards.
1. Enclosure. All animals shall be properly caged or housed (kept in their corrals, barns, pens or other enclosures). All such structures shall be fenced or otherwise enclosed to adequately confine the animals. In addition, all such structures or other enclosures shall be classified as an accessory structure and are subject to the development standards of the underlying zone in which it is located.
2. Maintenance. All buildings used in conjunction with the keeping of small animals including animal enclosures and all other animal keeping areas shall be maintained free from litter, garbage and the accumulation of animal excrement. All excrement produced by said small animals shall be disposed of on a regular basis so as to control flies and odor.
3. In addition to Los Angeles County Health Department requirements, all buildings or structures, including, but not limited to, barns, corrals, training arenas, etc., used in conjunction with the keeping of small animals shall be located a minimum of fifty (50) feet from any street or highway or any building used for human habitation.
4. All noise shall be sound attenuated so that the noise level measured at the property line is within the ambient level for the zone in which the site is located.
5. Failure to meet the requirements of this section shall result in the City initiating enforcement proceedings in compliance with Title 23. (Ord. 13-8 § 4 (Exhs. A, D), 6/11/13)
17.62.040 Keeping of Wild Animals.
A. Applicability. The keeping of the following wild animals, as defined in Chapter 8.08, is permitted in accordance with this section:
1. Antelopes, armadillos, badgers, beavers, camels, deer, foxes, giraffes, kangaroos, koalas, minks, ostriches, otters, peacocks, porcupines, prairie dogs, raccoons, seals, wallabies, and zebras.
2. Other similar animals or wild animal hybrids which, in the opinion of the Director, are neither more obnoxious nor detrimental to the public welfare than the animals listed above. Animals prohibited by the State of California shall not be allowed to be kept within the City (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 671).
3. The number of animals permitted to be kept shall be determined by the Director based on the minimum square footage requirements for similar permitted animals.
B. Standards.
1. All structures used in conjunction with the keeping of wild animals shall be located a minimum of fifty (50) feet from any street or highway or any building used for human habitation.
2. All excrement produced by said wild animals shall be disposed of on a regular basis so as to control flies and odor. (Ord. 13-8 § 4 (Exh. A), 6/11/13)