Glendale regulates the keeping of animals through Chapter 6 of the City Code and the Unified Development Code (Chapter 35). Livestock and poultry keeping depends on the zoning district. Agricultural zones (A-1) and rural residential zones (RR-45) permit livestock. Standard residential zones have restrictions on the types and numbers of animals allowed. Roosters are generally prohibited in residential areas due to noise provisions.
Glendale's animal regulations are found in Chapter 6 of the City Code, with zoning-specific livestock provisions in Chapter 35 (Unified Development Code). In agricultural (A-1) and rural residential (RR-45) zoning districts, residents may keep livestock including chickens, goats, and horses subject to enclosure and sanitation requirements. In standard single-family residential zones (R-7, R-10, R-15, etc.), keeping chickens may be allowed with limitations on the number of hens. Roosters are effectively prohibited in residential zones through the noise nuisance provisions of Chapter 25, which prohibit animals that by frequent or habitual crowing disturb two or more independent witnesses. All animal enclosures must be maintained in sanitary condition and must not create odor or pest nuisances. Animals must be properly contained and cannot run at large. The city's Code Compliance division enforces animal-related violations.
Keeping prohibited animals or exceeding permitted numbers may result in code enforcement citations and orders to remove the animals. Nuisance violations carry fines.
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