Lewisville, TX Animal Ordinances: Livestock (2026)

Lewisville Code of Ordinances Chapter 14 (Zoning) and Chapter 6 (Animals) work together to restrict livestock in residential areas. Standard residential zoning districts (R-1 through R-4, TH, MF) do not permit livestock keeping. Livestock includes horses, cattle, goats, sheep, swine, poultry, and similar farm animals. Properties zoned Agricultural (AG) or with agricultural exemptions on parcels of sufficient acreage may keep livestock subject to setback and sanitation requirements. Chickens and roosters are prohibited on standard residential lots. Miniature goats and potbellied pigs kept as pets rather than livestock may be addressed on a case-by-case basis but generally fall under the livestock prohibition in residential zones. Lewisville is substantially built out with limited agricultural land remaining. Properties adjacent to the Lewisville Lake corridor and former ranch land in northeast Lewisville may retain agricultural zoning. The city code requires that animal enclosures be maintained in sanitary condition and not create odor or pest nuisances affecting neighboring properties. Code Compliance handles livestock complaints at (972) 219-3450.