Jurupa Valley, CA Animal Ordinances: Chickens & Livestock (2026)
Key Facts
- Chickens in R-1
- Allowed on one-acre-plus lots
- Coop setbacks
- 20 ft from lines, 50 ft from homes
- Horses in R-1
- Two per 20,000 sq ft, four max
- Rooster permit
- Required at seven or more
- At-large livestock
- Prohibited, subject to impound
Summary
Jurupa Valley, an equestrian-lifestyle city, allows horses, chickens, and livestock in many residential zones subject to minimum lot sizes, setbacks, and rooster limits, and prohibits animals or fowl from running at large.
"Animal" includes any domestic bovine animal, horse, mule, burro, sheep, goat, swine or other domestic animal except a dog or cat. ... "Fowl" includes any chicken, duck, turkey, goose or other domestic fowl. ... Section 2. ANIMALS OR FOWLS AT LARGE PROHIBITED. No person owning or having charge of any animal or fowl shall permit the same to be at large on any highway, street, sidewalk, lane, alley or other public place, or upon any private property other than that of the person owning or having charge of such animal or fowl unless such owner or person having charge of such animal or fowl has the consent of the owner of the private property. Section 3. EXEMPTION. This ordinance shall not prohibit leading, driving, riding or conducting animals under adequate supervision along a public highway.
Full Breakdown
In the R-1 zone (JVMC 9.55.010), horses are allowed on lots of at least 20,000 square feet (two per 20,000 square feet, four maximum), and lots of one acre or more may keep poultry, chickens, rabbits, and similar small animals for occupants' use in enclosures at least 20 feet from property lines and 50 feet from any residence. The R-A zone (9.65.020) allows poultry, crowing fowl, and rabbits, plus horses, cattle, sheep, and goats on lots over 20,000 square feet. Chapter 10.04, adopted from County Ordinance No. 534, bars animals or fowl at large. Seven or more crowing roosters require nighttime acoustical housing and a permit. A zoning amendment updating animal-keeping standards was initiated in October 2025.
Violations & Fines
At-large animals or fowl may be impounded with care and redemption costs charged to the owner, and unclaimed animals may be sold; code violations are infractions with escalating fines.
Frequently Asked Questions
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