Sanger permits livestock on qualifying properties. The zoning ordinance regulates animal keeping by zone, with agricultural zones allowing broad rights and residential zones limiting by lot size.
Sanger's zoning ordinance establishes animal keeping standards that reflect the city's agricultural heritage. In agricultural (A) and rural residential (R-A) zones, livestock including horses, cattle, goats, sheep, and poultry are permitted with standard setbacks from neighboring dwellings. Residential zones (R-1, R-2) restrict large animals but may allow chickens and rabbits depending on lot size, typically requiring a minimum of 10,000 square feet for poultry. Roosters are generally restricted in standard residential zones due to noise concerns. California Food and Agricultural Code Sections 16901-16908 govern fencing requirements for livestock, making owners strictly liable for damage caused by animals that escape due to inadequate fencing. All livestock must be properly confined and not permitted to run at large on public roads. The Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner handles livestock disease reporting and brand inspection. Sanger residents on the city's agricultural fringe should verify their specific zoning designation with the Planning Department, as some annexed areas retain agricultural zoning that permits broader livestock keeping.
Livestock at large: impound by animal control. Keeping livestock in prohibited zones: code violation, abatement required. Fencing violations: strict liability for property damage under F&A Code 16901.
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