Livestock including goats, sheep, horses, and cattle are restricted to agricultural and rural residential zones in Fremont under FMC Chapter 18.
Fremont Municipal Code Chapter 18 (Zoning) restricts horses, cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs to agricultural (A) and rural residential (RR) zones, which are concentrated in the Mission Peak foothills, Vargas Plateau, and Niles Canyon area. Minimum parcel sizes apply: 1 acre for 2 horses, 0.5 acre per additional horse. Goats and sheep require similar acreage. Pigs are generally prohibited in residential zones at any size; potbellied pigs under 150 pounds may be allowed as pets with restrictions. Stables and barns must be set back 50 feet from dwellings and 25 feet from property lines. Manure management must prevent runoff to comply with Regional Water Quality Control Board rules. Fremont Fire Department regulates defensible space around hay storage in VHFHSZ foothill areas. Ardenwood Historic Farm operates as a working farm under city and park district rules.
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