Animal Ordinances in Arvada, CO (2026)
6 verified animal ordinances for Arvada, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Chickens & Livestock
Arvada allows up to 8 hens on residential lots of 6,000 square feet or more. No roosters. Coops must be in the rear yard with minimum setbacks. The city's semi-rural western edge near Leyden and Ralston Creek supports hobby farming.
Arvada Chickens & Livestock Rules
Some RestrictionsDog Leash Laws
Arvada requires dogs on leash in public. Off-leash in designated parks only. License and rabies vaccination required. CRS §18-9-202 covers dogs at large.
Arvada Dog Leash Laws
Some RestrictionsBreed Restrictions
Colorado has no statewide breed ban preemption. Some cities had pit bull bans (Denver repealed 2020, Aurora repealed 2021). Check Arvada ordinance.
Arvada Dog Breed Restrictions
Some RestrictionsBeekeeping
Arvada may allow residential beekeeping with hive limits and setbacks. Colorado Bee Act (CRS §35-80-101) requires apiary registration.
Arvada Beekeeping Rules
Some RestrictionsExotic Pets
Arvada restricts ownership of exotic and wild animals. Many species require special permits or are prohibited entirely for public safety.
Arvada Exotic & Wild Animal Regulations
Heavy RestrictionsWildlife Feeding
Arvada restricts or prohibits intentional feeding of wildlife including deer, coyotes, and bears. Feeding wildlife creates public safety hazards and nuisance conditions.
Arvada Wildlife Feeding Restrictions
Some RestrictionsLooking for Jefferson County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Arvada city rules.
Animal Ordinances in Jefferson County →