Tuolumne County's rural agricultural character allows chickens and livestock on most parcels in unincorporated areas. Title 17 zoning districts govern animal keeping based on parcel size and zoning designation.
Tuolumne County is a rural agricultural county where livestock keeping is a traditional land use. Under Title 17 zoning, agricultural and rural residential zones (A-10, A-20, AE-37, RE-1, RE-2, RE-5, RE-10) allow a wide range of livestock including cattle, horses, goats, sheep, pigs, and poultry. Smaller residential lots may have restrictions on larger livestock but typically allow chickens and small animals. The county's Right to Farm ordinance protects existing agricultural operations from nuisance complaints. California Food & Agricultural Code §3482.5 (Right to Farm Act) further protects agricultural operations. Dog kennel operations require a conditional use permit.
Zoning violation for keeping livestock in non-permitted zone: Code Compliance enforcement. Dog kennel without CUP: zoning violation.
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Barking dogs in unincorporated Tuolumne County are addressed under Chapter 6.04 (Animal Control) as an animal nuisance. Animal Control investigates complaint...
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Tuolumne County does not have specific construction hour restrictions in unincorporated areas. Construction activities are generally permitted during reasona...
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Tuolumne County does not have a standalone noise ordinance for unincorporated areas. General nuisance provisions apply under state law. The county's STR ordi...
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Driveway regulations in unincorporated Tuolumne County follow county road standards and building code requirements. Properties must maintain adequate access ...
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Street parking on county roads in unincorporated Tuolumne County follows California Vehicle Code provisions. Vehicles cannot remain on public roads for more ...
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Tuolumne County does not have specific restrictions on commercial vehicle parking in residential areas beyond general zoning provisions. Home occupation rule...
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