San Leandro's Zoning Code (SLMC Article 4) prohibits livestock in all residential zones (RS, RM) including horses, cattle, sheep, and goats. Backyard chickens and bees are allowed with limits — see the dedicated 'chickens-livestock' and 'beekeeping' subcategories. Swine are prohibited city-wide.
Under the City's Zoning Code (SLMC Title 1 Article 4 - residential districts), the keeping of large farm animals (horses, cattle, sheep, goats, donkeys) is not a permitted use in any San Leandro residential zone. The City has no agricultural zoning district — there is no R-A or similar designation. Swine are prohibited city-wide as a public-health nuisance under SLMC Title 4. Backyard chickens (typically up to 4 hens, no roosters) and beekeeping are permitted at single-family dwellings under separate sections; see the chickens-livestock and beekeeping subcategories. Goats and miniature livestock kept as 'pets' are still classified as livestock and remain prohibited regardless of size.
Keeping prohibited livestock is a zoning violation under SLMC Article 4 enforced by Code Enforcement. Administrative citations under SLMC Title 1 start at $100 for a first offense, $200 second, and $500 each subsequent within 12 months. The City may order the animals to be removed at owner's expense.
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