Animal Ordinances in Castro Valley, CA (2026)

5 verified animal ordinances for Castro Valley, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Chickens & Livestock

Alameda County zoning treats chickens as livestock requiring an Animal Fancier's Permit in residential districts. Standard R-1 households can keep up to 1 fowl per 200 sq ft of available space, up to 50 birds total; roosters are restricted by §6.60 noise rules.

Castro Valley Chickens & Livestock Rules

Some Restrictions

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Exotic Pets

Castro Valley follows California Fish & Game Code §2118 - keeping wild or exotic animals (large reptiles, primates, big cats, ferrets, hedgehogs in CA, etc.) is prohibited without a state permit, plus Alameda County's animal-fanciers permit covers other non-standard pets.

Castro Valley Exotic Pet Restrictions

Heavy Restrictions

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Castro Valley city rules.

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