Large livestock in Sacramento is limited to Agricultural Residential (A) zones requiring at least 1 acre; standard residential zones allow only small animals.
Sacramento zoning restricts large livestock (horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs) to A, A-OS, and agricultural-zoned parcels generally requiring 1 acre or more. Stocking rates follow SMC Title 17 tables: 1 horse per half acre, 2 goats per quarter acre after the first. Manure management, fly control, and setbacks from neighbor dwellings (typically 40 feet) apply. Standard residential zones allow only small animals (hens, rabbits). Sanitation violations draw Environmental Health action from Sacramento County.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Sacramento code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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