Pomona allows up to 24 chickens on residential property but roosters are prohibited. Swine, dangerous reptiles, bees, male goats, and exotic animals without permits are banned within city limits. Slaughtering is prohibited except rabbits and chickens for domestic use.
Pomona Municipal Code Chapter 6 (Animals) and Zoning Code Sections 11.32.050 through 11.32.100 govern animal keeping. Section 11.32.050 addresses dogs, cats, and chickens. Section 11.32.060 allows livestock and farm fowl as an accessory use in appropriate zones. Section 11.32.030 prohibits hogs and roosters. Section 11.32.070 requires maintenance of premises where animals are kept. Section 11.32.100 provides for excess animal permits when property owners exceed standard limits. Section 11.32.170 addresses abatement of excess animals.
Violations are enforced by the Inland Valley Humane Society and Code Compliance. Unsanitary conditions, prohibited animals, or excess animals without permits result in citations.
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