Oakland allows up to 4 hens (no roosters) per residential lot without a permit. Larger flocks, roosters, goats, and other livestock require a Conditional Use Permit. Coops must be at least 20 feet from any residence and 5 feet from property lines.
OMC §6.04 and Planning Code allow residents to keep up to 4 chickens (hens only) as an accessory use in residential zones without special permits. Roosters are prohibited in residential zones due to noise. Beekeeping is allowed following California Food & Agriculture Code §29001 apiary registration rules — Oakland adds a 2-hive limit in typical residential lots with setbacks from property lines. Dwarf/miniature goats, rabbits, and similar small livestock may be allowed with a Conditional Use Permit in certain zones. Coops must meet OMC setback standards: 20 feet from any dwelling (including the owner's) and 5 feet from property lines. All livestock keeping must comply with sanitation and nuisance standards.
Roosters in residential zones generate immediate citations from Oakland Animal Services. Non-compliant coops require retrofit or removal. Repeat nuisance or unsanitary conditions can result in animal removal.
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