Garden Grove allows a maximum of 4 fowl per residential property but prohibits all roosters and livestock (cattle, sheep, swine, equine, bovine) within city limits. Fowl must be kept in enclosed pens at least 25 feet from adjacent dwellings and property lines.
Under Garden Grove's animal regulations, a maximum of 4 fowl, rabbits, birds, or household pets (or any combination thereof) may be kept on residential properties. All fowl must be kept in a fully enclosed pen, coop, cage, or similar enclosure at all times with a minimum setback of 25 feet from all adjacent dwelling units and property lines. Roosters are expressly prohibited throughout the city. Livestock animals including bulls, steers, cows, calves, cattle, sheep, swine, equine, and bovine are unlawful to keep within Garden Grove city limits. No permit or exception is available for livestock in residential zones. Garden Grove Animal Care Services administers these regulations at (714) 741-5565.
Keeping prohibited animals (roosters, livestock) is a violation of the municipal code subject to fines and animal removal. Failure to maintain proper enclosures or setbacks may result in code enforcement action.
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