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Animal Ordinances in Folsom, CA (2026)

7 verified animal ordinances for Folsom, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Chickens & Livestock

Folsom allows backyard chickens in residential zones: up to 4 hens on most R-1 lots, no roosters. Coops must be set back 20 feet from dwellings on adjoining lots and 10 feet from property lines. No commercial egg sales permitted in residential zones.

Animals: Chickens Backyard

Some Restrictions

Dog Leash Laws

All dogs in Folsom must be leashed (6 ft maximum) in public and may not run at large. Folsom Dog Park (at Lembi Park) and the designated area at Willow Hill Reservoir allow off-leash use. Enforcement by Sacramento County Animal Care under city contract.

Animals: Dog Leash Laws

Some Restrictions

Breed Restrictions

California Food & Agricultural Code §31683 preempts all breed-specific legislation statewide. Folsom cannot ban pit bulls, Rottweilers, German Shepherds, or any breed. Dangerous-dog designations must be based on individual behavior, not breed.

Animals: Breed Restrictions

Few Restrictions

California Food & Agricultural Code §31683

31683. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent a city or county from adopting or enforcing its own program for the control of potentially dangerous or vicious dogs that may incorporate all, part, or none of this chapter, or that may punish a violation of this chapter as a misdemeanor or may impose a more restrictive program to control potentially dangerous or vicious dogs. Except ...

Beekeeping

Beekeeping is allowed in Folsom's residential zones subject to setback and hive limit rules. Apiaries must register annually with the Sacramento County Agricultural Commissioner under CA Food & Ag Code §29040. Typical setback: 20 feet from property lines; water source and flyway barrier required.

Animals: Beekeeping

Some Restrictions

California Food & Agricultural Code §29040

29040. Every person that is the owner, broker, or is in possession of an apiary that is located within the state, on the first day of January of each year, shall register the number of colonies in each apiary that is owned or possessed by the person and the location of each apiary. Every person required to register under this article, shall do so on the first day of January of each year in whic...

Exotic Pets

California has one of the nation's strictest exotic pet laws. CA Code of Regulations Title 14 §671 bans private ownership of ferrets, hedgehogs, sugar gliders, monkeys, large cats, most reptiles over certain sizes, and most wild species. Folsom enforces through Sacramento County Animal Care and CDFW.

Animals: Exotic Pets

Heavy Restrictions

California Department of Fish and Wildlife - Restricted Species Permits (14 CCR Sec. 671)

Restricted Species Permits are required for every person who imports, exports, transports, or possesses any restricted animal listed in Section 671(c), Title 14, of the California Code of Regulations (CCR). Entitlements: Restricted Species Permit Application/Amendment - New: $155.53; Renewal and Amendment: $80.60 - Required for every new permit, permit renewal or amendment of an existing permit...

Wildlife Feeding

Feeding wildlife — especially deer, coyotes, raccoons, and bears — is prohibited in Folsom. CDFW also prohibits intentional feeding of big game statewide. Folsom's foothill and lakefront neighborhoods face particular wildlife pressure; bird feeders must be maintained to avoid rodent attraction.

Animals: Wildlife Feeding

Some Restrictions

California Department of Fish and Wildlife — Human-Wildlife Conflicts Toolkit

Human-wildlife conflict (HWC) can occur when humans encounter or interact with wild animals in an unwanted or unsafe way. In California, habitat loss and a changing climate have increased the frequency and type of HWC reported to CDFW. It has become more common for people to be "living with wildlife" as communities grow along the urban-wildlands interface and wildlife look for limited resources...

Pet Limits

Folsom generally limits households to 4 dogs and 4 cats over 4 months of age without a kennel permit. Larger residential estate lots may qualify for additional animals. Sacramento County licensing required for all dogs over 4 months.

Animals: Pet Limits

Some Restrictions

Looking for Sacramento County county-wide rules?

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

Animal Ordinances in Sacramento County