Garden Grove restricts livestock keeping in residential zones under Title 9 (Zoning). Most residential zones do not permit large livestock such as horses, cattle, goats, sheep, or pigs. Limited livestock keeping may be allowed on parcels zoned for agriculture or with conditional use permits. The city's dense suburban character limits livestock-compatible properties.
Garden Grove's zoning code under Title 9 restricts the keeping of livestock in standard residential zones (R-1, R-2, R-3). Large animals including horses, cattle, goats, sheep, and pigs are generally prohibited on residential lots in Garden Grove due to the city's dense suburban development pattern. Properties zoned for agricultural use may permit livestock keeping subject to parcel size, setback, and manure management requirements. A conditional use permit may be required for any livestock keeping in transitional zones. Miniature goats, potbelly pigs, and similar animals kept as pets may be subject to the exotic pet provisions rather than livestock regulations. Garden Grove's minimum lot sizes in most residential zones are too small to meet livestock setback and space requirements. Contact Community Development at (714) 741-5312 to verify zoning eligibility for livestock before acquiring animals.
Keeping livestock in a zone that prohibits it is a zoning violation subject to code enforcement action and mandatory animal removal. Contact Code Enforcement at (714) 741-5792 or OC Animal Care at (714) 935-6848.
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