Oro Valley restricts livestock to rural zones (R-144, R-80) with minimum one-acre lots. Horses limited to two per acre with 50-foot setbacks from neighboring homes.
Under the Oro Valley Zoning Code, livestock is restricted to properties in the R-144, R-80, and Rural zoning districts, which require minimum lot sizes of one acre or more. Horses are limited to two per acre with adequate corral and shelter structures meeting setback requirements of at least 50 feet from neighboring residences. Cattle, sheep, and goats follow similar density restrictions. All livestock enclosures must maintain sanitary conditions and may not create odor or fly nuisance detectable at the property line. The town requires manure management plans for properties with more than two large animals. Feed storage must be in enclosed containers to avoid attracting javelina, coyotes, and other Sonoran Desert wildlife. Properties in HOA-governed communities may face additional restrictions or outright prohibitions on livestock regardless of underlying zoning. Pima County Animal Care Center provides supplemental enforcement for animal welfare standards. Arizona state law defers to municipal zoning authority for livestock density and setback regulations.
Code compliance complaint through the Town of Oro Valley. Initial warning with 30-day correction period. Civil fines starting at $100 per day for ongoing violations. Animals creating a public nuisance may be impounded by Pima County Animal Care Center.
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