Pinal County zoning lets rural land raise livestock and horses, but General Rural properties are capped at five large animals per acre. No more than three hogs may be kept within 500 feet of a residential zone.
Livestock keeping in unincorporated Pinal County is set by the Zoning Ordinance and your parcel's district. In General Rural (GR) zoning, large animals such as horses, cattle, alpaca, llamas, sheep and goats are limited to five per acre. Not more than three hogs may be kept on any parcel under one ownership within 500 feet of a residential or more restrictive zone. In cluster subdivisions, fowl, swine and livestock are generally not permitted, except horses may be kept in a private stable on a site of at least ten acres. Animal structures used for livestock must sit at least 50 feet from lot lines. Arizona's right-to-farm law (A.R.S. 3-112) shields established, good-practice operations from nuisance suits.
Exceeding your zoning's animal density or setbacks is a zoning violation; Community Development can require abatement and impose civil penalties.
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