Costa Mesa prohibits livestock (including chickens) unless a special animal permit is approved by the chief of police. Keeping more than 5 domesticated animals also requires a permit. The permit fee is $15.49 non-refundable.
Under Costa Mesa's animal regulations, the keeping of livestock is prohibited unless a special animal permit has been approved by the chief of police. Since chickens are classified as livestock, a permit is required to keep them. Keeping non-domesticated animals, livestock, reptiles, aviaries, and more than 5 domesticated animals is prohibited without a special animal permit. Permits are issued at the discretion of the chief of police and Costa Mesa Animal Control, and may be revoked for any violation. The one-time application fee is $15.49 (non-refundable), with an annual permit fee due within 10 days of approval and each year thereafter. All permitted animals must be maintained in sanitary conditions that do not create nuisance for neighbors.
Keeping livestock without a permit results in code enforcement action and potential animal removal. Permit violations may lead to revocation. Contact Animal Control at (714) 754-5311.
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