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

The Menifee Development Code (Title 9, adopted Dec 18, 2019, effective Jan 17, 2020) governs animal keeping as an accessory use tied to zoning. Per the City of Menifee Planning Division FAQ, 'The allowance of kennels and catteries varies depending on the zoning classification of the property.' Rural Residential zones (RR1/2, RR1, RR2, RR5) and Low Density Residential (LDR-1, LDR-2) generally permit poultry and limited livestock as accessory uses, while higher-density residential (LMDR, MDR, MHDR, HDR) typically restrict animal keeping. Menifee was incorporated 2008 from unincorporated Sun City / Romoland / Quail Valley — semi-rural areas where chicken keeping is traditional. The Development Code replaced inherited Riverside County zoning in 2019/2020. Limits on numbers of hens, rooster restrictions, and setbacks of coops from property lines and dwellings are set in the Development Code per zone — contact Planning at 951-723-3741 for current standards specific to your parcel. Livestock (horses, cattle, sheep, goats) require larger minimum parcels typically found in RR-zoned property. State law (Cal. Food & Agric. Code) governs livestock health, brand registration, and disease control.