Animal Ordinances in Gilbert, AZ (2026)
5 verified animal ordinances for Gilbert, Arizona, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Chickens & Livestock
Gilbert regulates farm animals on residential lots through the town code. The number and type of animals depends on zoning district and lot size. Gilbert's agricultural heritage areas may have more permissive standards.
Gilbert Chickens and Farm Animal Regulations
Some RestrictionsMunicipal Code Sec. 6-126 & 6-127; Land Development Code Section 2.107
See Municipal Code Section 6-126 & 6-127 for various animal classifications and housing restrictions. See Land Development Code Section 2.107 for use regulations and lot size requirements and number(s) of allowable animals. Farm animals are classified as: Livestock: Large or Small, Fowl and Rodents. Please note: No poisonous reptiles, alligators, crocodiles, or swine (except Vietnamese pot-bell...
Dog Leash Laws
Gilbert prohibits dogs from running at large under Code of Gilbert § 6-60: every dog must stay confined to the owner's property in an enclosure, or on a leash no longer than six feet and directly under the owner's control, whenever it leaves that property. Designated off-leash areas in dog parks are the main blanket exception besides livestock work, hunting, kennel events and organized obedience training.
Gilbert Dog Leash & At-Large Law
Some RestrictionsCode of Gilbert § 6-60
(a)Prohibited; exceptions. No dogs shall be permitted at large. Each dog shall be confined within an enclosure on the owner's property, or secured so that the dog is confined entirely to the owner's property, or on a leash not to exceed six feet in length and directly under the owner's control when not on the owner's property. A dog is not at large:(1)If the dog is restrained by a leash, chain,...
Beekeeping
Gilbert's Land Development Code lets residents keep apiaries in any residential zoning district by right, with one numeric condition: every hive location must sit at least 100 feet from any property line. There is no stated cap on hive count, unlike the Code's fowl provisions next to it.
Gilbert Backyard Beekeeping Setback Rule
Some RestrictionsGilbert Land Development Code § 5.2.2(A)(4)
4. Apiaries (Beehives) a. Apiaries are permitted in any residential zoning district as long as they are located at least 100 feet from any property line. 5. Fowl a. On each lot that is one-half acre or less in area, up to six (6) fowl are permitted in the backyard. For each additional 10,000 squ...
Wildlife Feeding
Gilbert bans feeding wild or feral animals on town-owned property or in the public right-of-way. Code of Gilbert § 6-7, adopted by Ordinance No. 2664 in 2018, allows only one narrow exception: the parks and recreation director may authorize specific people to feed wild or feral animals for rescue, rehabilitation or management purposes.
Gilbert Wildlife Feeding Ban on Town Land
Some RestrictionsCode of Gilbert § 6-7
It is unlawful to feed, or place food for any wild or feral animal on town-owned property or a public right-of-way except: the parks and recreation director may in his or her discretion authorize specific person(s) to feed wild or feral animals for the purpose of animal rescue, rehabilitation or management.
Cat Rules
Gilbert's animal code does not require stray cats to be picked up the way stray dogs are, but any cat that is impounded gets the same proper care as an impounded dog under Code of Gilbert § 6-102. An impounded cat may be purchased after a 72-hour hold if unclaimed, or reclaimed by its owner on proof of ownership and payment of pound fees.
Gilbert Stray Cat Impoundment Rules
Light RestrictionsCode of Gilbert § 6-102
Any stray dogs shall be impounded. All dogs and cats impounded shall be given proper care and maintenance.
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