Yuma allows chickens under certain restrictions. Male poultry (roosters) is only allowed if incapable of making vocal noises, except for 4-H projects. Livestock keeping depends on lot size and zoning district. Manure management and sanitation requirements apply.
Yuma City Code Chapter 130 permits keeping chickens in residential areas with restrictions. Hens are generally allowed; roosters (male poultry) are only permitted if they are incapable of making vocal noises, unless they are part of a 4-H project. This effectively bans crowing roosters in residential areas. Livestock keeping (horses, cattle, goats) is permitted in certain zoning districts with larger lot sizes, particularly in the Suburban Ranch (SR) districts and areas near Yuma's extensive agricultural lands. All animal enclosures must be maintained in a sanitary condition. Manure must be managed to prevent odor and fly problems. Yuma's agricultural heritage means animal keeping is more common than in many Arizona cities.
Noise from roosters, unsanitary conditions, or keeping animals in prohibited zones may result in animal control citations.
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