In unincorporated Jefferson Parish, keeping more than two (2) hogs, pigs, or swine for more than 24 hours is deemed livestock and must follow the Chapter 40 zoning ordinance. Cattle, horses, goats, and other livestock may not run at large or be on a neighbor's property, and may be impounded
Section 7-1 makes it unlawful to permit cattle, horses, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, or other livestock to roam at large or onto a neighbor's land without consent; the JPAWS livestock keeper impounds violators. Section 7-179 provides that more than two hogs, pigs, or swine kept on a premises in the unincorporated parish for over 24 hours are deemed livestock, and keepers must follow the livestock zoning regulations in Chapter 40 of the parish Code. Chapter 40 (the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) controls which districts allow livestock and any spacing or acreage standards. Because keeping livestock depends on your parcel's zoning district, confirm with Jefferson Parish Planning. Incorporated cities set their own rules.
Livestock running at large is impounded by the JPAWS livestock keeper; keeping livestock in violation of Chapter 40 zoning is a zoning violation subject to correction orders and fines.
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