Backyard hens allowed in San Leandro: up to 6 hens on single-family lots, no roosters, coop setback 10 feet from dwellings and property lines.
San Leandro Municipal Code permits residential keeping of chickens as small farm animals on single-family parcels. Typical allowance is up to 6 hens; roosters are prohibited due to noise. Coops must be set back at least 10 feet from any neighboring dwelling and the owner's dwelling, and kept clean to prevent rodent and odor nuisance. Selling eggs commercially from the home requires cottage food registration and zoning review.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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