Vallejo may permit backyard chickens with limits on flock size and setbacks. Roosters typically banned. Livestock restrictions vary by zoning district.
Vallejo regulates backyard poultry and livestock by zoning district. Residential zones typically allow a limited number of hens (4 to 6 common) with no roosters. Coops must meet setback requirements (usually 20 to 40 feet from neighboring homes). Coops must be kept clean and sanitary. Larger livestock (goats, pigs, horses) typically restricted to agricultural or rural residential zones with minimum lot sizes. Some cities require permits for any poultry. CA Right to Farm Act (Civil Code §3482.5) protects existing agricultural operations.
Unauthorized livestock: removal order. Nuisance conditions: $100 to $500/day. Roosters in prohibited areas: immediate removal.
Vallejo, CA
Vallejo prohibits storing abandoned, inoperable, or unregistered vehicles on public streets or visible on private property. Vehicles may be tagged and towed ...
Vallejo, CA
Vallejo regulates electric vehicle charging infrastructure for residential and commercial properties. Building codes may require EV-ready parking in new cons...
Vallejo, CA
Vallejo regulates overnight parking on public streets. Many areas restrict parking between certain hours or require permits for overnight street parking.
Vallejo, CA
Vallejo requires pool barriers meeting safety codes to prevent drowning. Fences must be at least 4 to 5 feet tall with self-closing, self-latching gates.
Vallejo, CA
Vallejo requires permits for retaining walls above a certain height, typically 4 feet. Engineering review may be required for taller walls.
Vallejo, CA
Vallejo may have wildfire hazard zones requiring defensible space around structures, fire-resistant building materials, and vegetation management.
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Solano County.
See how other cities in Solano County handle chickens & livestock.
See how Vallejo's chickens & livestock rules stack up against other locations.
Quick Compare
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.