Inglewood, CA Animal Ordinances: Chickens & Livestock (2026)

Section 4-16, part of the City's Animal Control Code in Article 2 of Chapter 4, singles out livestock and fowl for tighter treatment than ordinary household pets. It is unlawful to raise or keep chickens, rabbits, goats, pigeons, ducks, geese, turkeys, or fowls, other than the household pets defined in Section 4-1, inside the districts historically known as Imperial Village, Morningside Park, and Lockhaven, as those areas are described in Ordinance No. 1800. Outside that carve-out, anywhere else in Inglewood, the same animals are not banned but instead require a permit 'duly issued pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter,' meaning an owner must go through the Article 1 permit process at Sections 4-2 through 4-9: file a written application with the Permits and Licenses Committee describing the species, facilities, and location, and either receive a conditioned approval or a hearing set at least five days out.

That permit runs on the same calendar-year cycle as a kennel permit, expiring December 31 and renewing each November and December. The City can revoke a livestock-keeping permit under Section 4-11 on the same grounds as any other keeping permit, meaning the animals endanger public health, safety, or welfare, or are kept in an illegal, improper, or unsanitary manner, after notice and a hearing or a misdemeanor conviction. A denial or revocation can be appealed to the City Council under Section 4-12.