Bostonia, CA Animal Ordinances: Chickens & Livestock (2026)
Key Facts
- Authority
- San Diego County zoning + Code 62.692
- Hens
- Allowed by zoning density
- Rooster enclosure
- 50 ft from property line
- From residence
- 150 ft minimum
- Tethering roosters
- Prohibited
Summary
In unincorporated San Diego County, hens and livestock are allowed by zoning density and setback rules. Roosters are limited by property size, and each rooster's enclosure must sit at least 50 feet from any property line and 150 feet from any neighboring residence.
Each rooster shall be housed in an enclosure that shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from the property line and 150 feet from any adjacent residence.
Full Breakdown
Bostonia follows the San Diego County Zoning Ordinance Animal Regulations (Sections 3000+), which set animal density and enclosure setbacks by the parcel's animal designator instead of a flat count. County Code section 62.692 caps the number of roosters by net property size and requires each rooster's enclosure to be at least 50 feet from the property line and 150 feet from any adjacent residence; roosters may not be tethered. Chickens (hens) and other livestock are permitted subject to zoning density and the Animal Enclosure Setback Table. Commercial poultry ranches and approved 4-H/FFA projects are exempt from parts of the rooster limits.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding the rooster limit or setbacks under section 62.692 is a violation subject to abatement and misdemeanor penalties; zoning-density breaches are enforced by county code compliance.
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