Jurupa Valley, CA Animal Ordinances: Chickens & Livestock (2026)

Under Jurupa Valley Title 9 (Planning and Zoning), single-family residential lots may keep up to four (4) mature female non-crowing fowl (chickens only) on lots between 7,200 and 39,999 square feet, and up to twelve (12) on lots of 40,000 square feet (~0.92 acre) or more, for the personal use of the occupants. The coop must be located not less than 20 feet from any property line and not less than 50 feet from any residence, and must be on the rear portion of the lot. On parcels one acre or more, additional small fowl (rabbits, chinchillas, guinea pigs, parakeets) may be kept. Non-commercial horse keeping is permitted on lots of at least 20,000 sq ft and 100 ft wide — maximum of two horses per 20,000 sq ft, capped at four horses per lot, with stables set back 100 ft from any street and 20 ft from any property line. Agricultural zones (A-1, A-2) and Light Agriculture Pole (Ch 9.180) districts allow broader livestock keeping. Statewide, Cal. Civ. Code §3482.5 (right-to-farm) protects pre-existing agricultural operations against nuisance suits brought by newcomers, and Cal. Food & Ag Code Div 9 regulates livestock sales and slaughter.