6.32.010 Lot size and permitted number of animals

6.32.010 Lot size and permitted number of animals.

The keeping of animals and livestock is permitted in all zones within the City subject to the following:

1. The number and type of animals allowed and minimum area required per animal are set forth in Table 6.32.010(a) through Table 6.32.010(c).

2. The limitations on numbers of animals apply only to weaned animals (as defined in this Title) kept on a continuous basis of no more than one 120 hour period within a 30-day period (excepting kennels, veterinary clinics, or similar commercial uses that harbor animals).

3. The age of weaned animals (as defined in this Title) is identified in Table 6.32.010(d) - Weaned Ages. Animals older than the weaned ages identified in this table will be counted towards the total allowed number of animals permitted on any lot as listed in Table 6.32.010(a) through Table 6.32.010(c).

The allowance of any type of animal not listed within this chapter, or granting of an exception to the number of animals permitted, requires approval by the Planning Commission by issuance of a conditional use permit. Conditions may be imposed to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public including, but not limited to, increased setbacks, fencing, size and type of enclosure or structure, etc.

Table 6.32.010(a). Dog and cat restrictions, regardless of lot size*
Animal	Maximum Quantity	Minimum enclosure area per animal
Dogs	3	25 sq/ft
Cats	3	5 sq/ft

*See Chapter 6.28 (Kennels) for allowance of additional dogs or cats.

Table 6.32.010(b). Animal restrictions on lots less than 20,000 sq/ft

In addition to dogs and cats, one type of the following ‘small animal species’ in the quantity specified is permitted per lot except as explained below for keeping of multiple species.
Small animal species	Maximum Quantity†	Minimum enclosure area per animal
Pigeons (permit required per LCC 6.34)	50	See LCC 6.34
Chickens (Only one rooster permitted per every seven (7) hens)	50	5 sq/ft
Ducks	12	5 sq/ft
Pheasants	50	5 sq/ft
Rabbits	20	5 sq/ft
Turkeys	12	6 sq/ft
Quail	100	1 sq/ft
Goat (neutered male or female only)	2	36 sq/ft
Sheep (neutered male or female only)	2	36 sq/ft
Pot-bellied Pig	1	25 sq/ft

†Multiple Animal Species: The quantity of animals above shall be reduced by 15% per species if the property owner desires to keep more than one species of permitted animals. Example: If two species listed above are desired, then the maximum quantity of each species shall be reduced by 30%. If three species are desired, then the quantity of each species shall be reduced by 45%, four species reduced by 60%, and so forth, but in no case shall the maximum quantity of animals calculated be less than one (1). Calculations shall round up to the nearest whole number. A maximum of six (6) small animal species as listed above is permitted per lot. Multiple combination of the same species is prohibited. See ‘Multiple Species Calculation Charts’ below.

Table 6.32.010(c). Animal restrictions on lots 20,000 sq/ft or greater

In addition to dogs and cats, one type of the following ‘small animal species’ in the quantity specified and one type of the following ‘large animal species’ in the quantity specified is permitted per lot, except as explained below for keeping of multiple species. For larger lots, animal quantities may increase by 50% for every additional 10,000 sq/ft of land area up to 49,999 sq/ft. For lots 50,000 sq/ft or greater the animal quantities may increase by 25% for every additional 10,000 sq/ft of land area. Calculations shall round up to the nearest whole number.

*No increase is permitted in the number of pigeons regardless of lot size.
Small animal species	Maximum Quantity†	Minimum enclosure area per animal
Pigeons* (permit required per LCC 6.34)	50	See LCC 6.34
Chickens (Only one rooster permitted per every seven (7) hens)	75	5 sq/ft
Ducks	18	5 sq/ft
Pheasants	75	5 sq/ft
Rabbits	30	5 sq/ft
Turkeys	18	6 sq/ft
Geese	18	6 sq/ft
Quail	300	1 sq/ft
Goats (neutered male or female only)	8	36 sq/ft
Sheep (neutered male or female only)	8	36 sq/ft

†Multiple Small Animal Species: The quantity of small animal species above shall be reduced by 15% per species if the property owner desires to keep more than one species of small animals. Example: If two species listed above are desired, then the maximum quantity of each species shall be reduced by 30%. If three species are desired, then the quantity of each species shall be reduced by 45%, four species reduced by 60%, and so forth. However, in no case shall the maximum quantity of animals calculated be less than one (1). Calculations shall round up to the nearest whole number. A maximum combination of six (6) small animal species is permitted per lot. Multiple combination of the same species is prohibited. See ‘Multiple Species Calculation Charts’.

Large animal species	Maximum Quantity††	Minimum enclosure area per animal
Cattle	2	250 sq/ft
Horses	4	144 sq/ft
Hogs and Pigs	2	25 sq/ft
Llamas and Alpacas	4	64 sq/ft
Rams, stallions, or bulls
(permitted by conditional use permit only)	Limited to total quantity listed for animal type above.	See animal type above.

††Multiple Large Animal Species: The quantity of large animal species above shall be reduced by 25% if the property owner desires to keep two species of permitted animals. If three species are desired, then the quantity of species shall be reduced by 50%. However, in no case shall the maximum quantity of animals calculated be less than one (1). Calculations shall round up to the nearest whole number. A maximum combination of three (3) large animal species as listed above is permitted per lot. Multiple combination of the same species is prohibited. See ‘Multiple Species Calculation Charts’.

Table 6.32.010. weaned ages
Animal	Weaned Ages
Chickens	2 weeks
Ducks	2 weeks
Pheasants	2 weeks
Rabbits	1 month
Turkeys	2 weeks
Geese	2 weeks
Quail	2 weeks
Goats	3 months
Cattle	6 months
Sheep	3 months
Horses	6 months
Hogs and Pigs	6 weeks
Llamas and Alpacas	3 months
Dogs and Cats	4 months

Multiple Species Calculation Charts
Lots less than 20,000 sq/ft (Small Species)	One species	Two species	Three species	Four species	Five species	Six species
Chickens (only one rooster permitted for every 7 hens)	50	35	28	20	13	5
Ducks	12	9	7	5	3	2
Pheasants	50	35	28	20	13	5
Rabbits	20	14	11	8	5	2
Turkeys	12	9	7	5	3	2
Quail	100	70	55	40	25	10
Goats (neutered male or female only)	2	2	2	1	1	1
Sheep (neutered male or female only)	2	2	2	1	1	1
Pot-bellied Pig	1	1	1	1	1	1
Pigeons	50	35	28	20	13	5
Goats (neutered male or female only)	8	6	5	4	2	1
Sheep (neutered male or female only)	8	6	5	4	2	1
Pigeons	50	25	17	13	6	3

20,000 – 29,999 sq/ft (Small Species)	One species	Two species	Three species	Four species	Five species	Six species
Chickens (only one rooster permitted for every 7 hens)	75	53	42	30	19	8
Ducks	18	13	10	8	5	2
Pheasants	75	53	42	30	19	8
Rabbits	30	21	17	12	8	3
Turkeys	18	13	10	8	5	2
Geese	18	13	10	8	5	2
Quail	300	210	165	120	75	30
Goats (neutered male or female only)	8	6	5	4	2	1
Sheep (neutered male or female only)	8	6	5	4	2	1
Pigeons	50	25	17	13	6	3
(Large Species)
Cattle	2	2	1
Horses	4	3	2
Hogs and Pigs	2	2	1
Llamas and Alpacas	4	3	2

30,000 – 39,999 sq/ft (Small Species)	One species	Two species	Three species	Four species	Five species	Six species
Chickens (only one rooster permitted for every 7 hens)	113	79	62	45	29	12
Ducks	27	19	15	11	7	3
Pheasants	113	79	62	45	29	12
Rabbits	45	32	25	18	12	5
Turkeys	27	19	15	11	7	3
Geese	27	19	15	11	7	3
Quail	450	315	248	180	113	45
Goats (neutered male or female only)	12	9	7	5	3	2
Sheep (neutered male or female only)	12	9	7	5	3	2
Pigeons	50	25	17	13	6	3
(Large Species)
Cattle	3	3	2
Horses	6	5	3
Hogs and Pigs	3	3	2
Llamas and Alpacas	6	5	3

For lots 40,000 sq/ft or larger, check with the Planning Department for maximum animal quantities.

(Ord. 2012-16, adopted, 2012)