Santa Ana allows up to four fowl (hens only, no roosters) per residential property under SAMC Chapter 5 (Animals). Roosters are strictly prohibited on any residential premises. Fowl must be kept at specified distances from neighboring dwellings.
Under SAMC Chapter 5, Article I, no person shall keep or maintain more than four in number of any fowl (excluding roosters), rabbit, or any combination thereof on any premises without a special permit. Roosters are completely prohibited on any premises used for residential purposes per Section 5-6.5. Fowl must be maintained at least 30 feet from any neighboring residence if four or fewer are kept, and 100 feet from neighboring residences if more than four are kept under special permit. All fowl must be kept in sanitary conditions that do not create a nuisance. Livestock such as horses, goats, and cattle are generally not permitted in standard residential zones.
Violation of animal regulations is subject to code enforcement action and fines under SAMC general penalty provisions. Keeping roosters on residential property may result in immediate citation and required removal of the animal.
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