Yuba County's Development Code 11.32.050 sets livestock limits by animal unit: 1 horse/cow = 1 AU, 2 swine = 1 AU, 4 sheep/goats = 1 AU. Within the valley growth boundary, residential parcels allow 1 AU per acre. Code 8.05.390 requires substantial fencing, and 8.05.310 bars livestock running at large except on open range.
Livestock keeping in unincorporated Yuba County is set by Development Code 11.32.050, which uses an animal-unit (AU) system. Per Table 11.32.050-(1)c.1, one AU equals one horse, cow, or camel; two swine; four sheep, goats, llamas, or alpacas; or 20 chickens/game fowl/rabbits. Within the valley growth boundary (VGB), permitted AU depends on zone: RS/RM/RH allow 1 AU per acre (max 3 AU per parcel) and RE within the VGB allows 1 AU per acre up to 5 AU. Parcels inside the VGB must be at least one acre, livestock cannot be kept in front yards, and no roosters are allowed. The keeping of swine is limited to no more than one brood sow (more makes it a hog farm); new hog farms, dairies, and feed lots are prohibited within the VGB. County-wide, enclosures (barns, coops, corrals) must be at least 50 feet from a neighboring dwelling and 100 feet from any well or year-round creek or river. Code 8.05.390 ("Fencing of livestock") requires all livestock to be kept behind a good, substantial fence; a wire fence must have at least three tightly stretched barbed wires with one wire at least four feet high. Code 8.05.310 bars letting livestock run at large, except livestock on open range.
Letting livestock stray or run at large is an infraction under Code 8.05.310. Failing to maintain adequate fencing after written notice can lead the Animal Care Officer to impound the livestock under Code 8.05.390. Exceeding the animal-unit limits requires a waiver, administrative use permit, or conditional use permit. Keeping livestock in conflict with zoning is an infraction under Code 8.05.370.
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