Eastvale, CA Animal Ordinances: Livestock (2026)

Eastvale became a city in 2010 and retained land that historically supported dairies and livestock, so its Zoning Code still accommodates animal keeping on some parcels. The code defines 'grazing' as the grazing of cattle, horses, sheep, goats or other farm stock or animals - specifically excluding hogs - and limits it to 'not to exceed five (5) animals per acre of all the land.' It also defines a 'commercial poultry operation' as raising fowl for profit in flocks of 200 or more birds, distinguishing hobby keeping from commercial use. Whether a particular parcel may keep horses or other livestock, and the exact numbers and setbacks, are set by the parcel's zoning district through the permitted-use matrix (Table 3.2-1) and the related development standards in the Zoning Code. Because Eastvale is an incorporated city, its own Zoning Code governs - not Riverside County's unincorporated-area zoning Ordinance 348. Residents in equestrian or larger-lot areas may keep horses and other stock subject to these limits, while standard suburban-density parcels generally do not allow livestock. Anyone planning to keep livestock should confirm permitted uses, animal counts and setbacks for their specific parcel with the Eastvale Planning Department.