Fillmore's agricultural heritage means the city allows chickens and various livestock on residential properties depending on lot size and zoning. Agricultural zones permit extensive animal keeping. Residential zones allow limited poultry and small animals with setback requirements from neighboring dwellings.
Fillmore's zoning code reflects its agricultural character in the Santa Clara River Valley. Agricultural and rural residential zones allow horses, cattle, goats, sheep, chickens, and other livestock with appropriate setbacks from neighboring homes and property lines. Standard residential zones allow limited poultry keeping (typically hens, no roosters) with enclosures set back from neighboring dwellings. Livestock pens and coops must be maintained in a sanitary condition to prevent nuisance odors and fly breeding. The city's agricultural roots mean enforcement tends to be complaint-driven. Ventura County Animal Services oversees animal welfare standards at (805) 388-4341.
Nuisance complaints about odor, noise (roosters), or unsanitary conditions are handled through code enforcement. Violations may result in notices to abate the nuisance. Persistent violations can lead to administrative fines and orders to reduce animal numbers or improve facilities.
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Fillmore establishes noise level limits measured at property lines, with different standards for residential and agricultural zones. The rural setting and ag...
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Vehicle noise on public streets is governed by CA Vehicle Code §27007 (95 dBA exhaust limit). CVC preempts local ordinances for vehicles on public roads.
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Fillmore regulates industrial and commercial noise near residential areas through its zoning code and noise ordinance. Agricultural operations, which are com...
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Fillmore regulates noise through the Fillmore Municipal Code. Quiet hours are generally enforced between 10 PM and 7 AM on weekdays and weekends. Persistent ...
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Fillmore regulates amplified music under its noise ordinance. Amplified sound must not disturb neighboring residents, particularly during quiet hours. Specia...
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Vehicles left more than 72 hours on public streets may be cited under CVC §22651. Inoperable vehicles on private property are a code enforcement violation.
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