Long Beach Chickens & Livestock Rules (2026): What You Need to Know

LBMC Chapter 6.20 governs livestock and fowl in Long Beach. Section 6.20.030 generally prohibits fowl within 50 feet of single/two-family dwellings or within 100 feet of multi-family dwellings, but permits under Section 6.20.140 allow chickens with specific setback requirements based on flock size: 1-4 chickens require 10 feet from neighboring dwellings, 5-10 require 35 feet, and 11-20 require 50 feet.

One pet fowl may be kept on any lot without a permit provided the coop/enclosure is at least 20 feet from any other dwelling. Roosters and crowing fowl are prohibited citywide. Enclosures must provide minimum 10 square feet of permeable land per chicken and must prevent escape and protect from predators. Coops must be kept clean with manure removed daily. Fowl may not run at large or be kept in front yards. Permits are valid for 1 year with auto-renewal if compliant. Goats are also permitted with a separate permit (2 goats max, must be neutered males, microchipped).