Gilbert, AZ Animal Ordinances: Chickens & Livestock (2026)

See Municipal Code Section 6-126 & 6-127 for various animal classifications and housing restrictions. See Land Development Code Section 2.107 for use regulations and lot size requirements and number(s) of allowable animals. Farm animals are classified as: Livestock: Large or Small, Fowl and Rodents. Please note: No poisonous reptiles, alligators, crocodiles, or swine (except Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs which are classified as exotic animals) shall be kept within the town limits. Questions about livestock and other non-domestic animals should be directed to the Code Compliance Department at 480-503-6879. Livestock are divided into several categories namely; Large Livestock, Small Livestock, Fowl and Rodents. MINIMUM AREA (LIVESTOCK): A minimum lot size of 15,000 square feet is required and there must be 10,000 square feet of lot for each large livestock and 5,000 square feet of lot size for each small livestock. Or any combination of such animals. For example, A lot size of 20,000 sq ft could have two horses, a horse and two sheep or 4 sheep. MINIMUM AREA (FOWL AND RODENTS): On each lot up to 20,000 sq ft any combination of up to 25 fowl and rodents are permitted. For each additional 20,000 sq ft, you are allowed a further 25.