Colorado Springs permits limited livestock in certain zoning districts under City Code Chapter 7. Chickens (hens only, no roosters) are allowed up to 10 birds in most residential zones with coop setback of 15 feet from property lines. Goats, pigs, cattle, horses, and sheep require agricultural zoning or minimum 2.5-acre parcels in R-E Estate zones.
Urban chicken-keeping is popular in Colorado Springs and requires no permit for up to 10 hens on lots under one acre. Coops must provide at least 4 square feet per bird, be predator-resistant, and maintained to prevent odor and fly nuisance. Bees are permitted up to two hives per parcel. Horses require a minimum of one acre per horse plus appropriate shelter and manure management. Goat ownership has grown popular but requires acreage; miniature goats are not categorically exempt. El Paso County rural areas outside city limits allow more flexible livestock ownership.
Keeping prohibited livestock in residential zones triggers 30-day remove-or-rezone notices with 100-dollar daily fines. Rooster complaints are the most common enforcement trigger and result in immediate citation.
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