Animal Ordinances in Colorado Springs, CO (2026)
8 verified animal ordinances for Colorado Springs, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Chickens & Livestock
Colorado Springs lets residents keep up to ten rabbits or chickens six months or older with at least four square feet of shelter per animal, but roosters are prohibited and on-lot slaughter is banned; up to four hoofed pets are allowed under City Code 6.9.101.
Up to 10 chickens or rabbits; no roosters; 4 hoofed pets
Some RestrictionsColorado Springs City Code Subsecs. 6.7.110, 6.9.101 and 7.3.105.A, as published on the City's official 'City Regulations for Animals' page
Residents may keep up to ten (10) rabbits or chickens aged six months or older. Roosters are prohibited. Shelters must provide at least four (4) square feet for each rabbit or chicken and comply with City Code Subsection 7.3.105.A. Animal slaughtering is banned on residential lots. Up to four (4) hoofed pets may be kept on a property under City Code Subsection 6.9.101; when three or more are pr...
Dog Leash Laws
Colorado Springs requires all dogs to be leashed or confined at all times when off the owner's property. Dogs running at large are subject to impound. Off-leash areas are permitted only in designated dog parks.
Colorado Springs Dog Leash Laws
Some RestrictionsBreed Restrictions
Colorado Springs has no breed-specific dog ban; Colorado state law C.R.S. 18-9-204.5(5)(a) prohibits municipalities from regulating dangerous dogs in a manner specific to breed, so dogs are regulated by behavior, not breed.
No breed-specific dog ban; state law preempts BSL
Few RestrictionsC.R.S. 18-9-204.5(5)(a) (Unlawful ownership of dangerous dog - legislative declaration)
Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a municipality from adopting any rule or law for the control of dangerous dogs; except that any such rule or law shall not regulate dangerous dogs in a manner that is specific to breed.
Beekeeping
Beekeeping is allowed in Colorado Springs with hive limits based on property size. Properties under 10,000 sq ft may have up to 2 hives; larger properties are permitted more hives on a sliding scale.
Colorado Springs Beekeeping Rules
Some RestrictionsExotic Pets
Exotic animals — non-domesticated, non-native, or wild/predatory species — require an Exotic Animal Permit from the City of Colorado Springs. Permit applications are made through the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region.
Colorado Springs Exotic & Wild Animal Regulations
Heavy RestrictionsWildlife Feeding
Colorado Springs strictly prohibits intentional feeding of bears, mountain lions, deer, elk, coyotes, raccoons, and foxes under City Code Chapter 6 Article 7 and Colorado Parks and Wildlife rules (CRS 33-6-131). Bird feeders must be seasonally managed (taken down April 15 through November 15) in bear country or brought in nightly to prevent attracting bears.
Animals: Wildlife Feeding
Heavy RestrictionsLivestock
Colorado Springs permits limited livestock in certain zoning districts under City Code Chapter 7. Chickens (hens only, no roosters) are allowed up to 10 birds in most residential zones with coop setback of 15 feet from property lines. Goats, pigs, cattle, horses, and sheep require agricultural zoning or minimum 2.5-acre parcels in R-E Estate zones.
Animals: Livestock
Some RestrictionsPet Limits
Colorado Springs allows up to four dogs and four cats over four months of age per property under City Code Subsection 6.7.106.F, and all dogs and cats must be vaccinated and licensed through the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region.
Up to four dogs and four cats per property
Some RestrictionsColorado Springs City Code Subsec. 6.7.106.F, as published on the City's official 'City Regulations for Animals' page
The City of Colorado Springs allows up to four (4) dogs and four (4) cats over four (4) months of age per property. Both dogs and cats must be vaccinated and licensed through the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region.
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