Camarillo restricts livestock to agricultural and rural-exclusive zones under CMC Title 19. Keeping horses, cattle, goats, sheep, and similar large animals is generally not permitted on standard single-family residential lots; the zoning designation of the parcel and the lot size determine what species and how many are allowed.
CMC Title 19 (Zoning) sets land-use compatibility for livestock. The R-E (Rural Exclusive) zone in Chapter 19.12 and agricultural zones permit horses and other large livestock subject to minimum lot size and setback rules from property lines and dwellings. Standard R-1 (Single-Family) parcels in Chapter 19.14 do not allow livestock. Animal Services is handled by Ventura County Animal Services (805-388-4341) under a contract with the City. Property owners considering livestock must check the parcel's zoning at the Community Development counter before bringing animals on-site.
Keeping livestock in a zone that does not permit them is a zoning violation under CMC Title 19, enforced as a misdemeanor with penalties up to $1,000 and/or six months in jail per CMC general penalty provisions; the City typically issues administrative citations and a notice to abate before pursuing criminal charges.
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