Animal Ordinances in Indio, CA (2026)

Indio Unified Development Code § 4.04.02(C)(2)

Shelters for large livestock must be located: i. No less than 75 feet from any dwelling unit. ii. No less than 50 feet from any property line. At least 10,000 square feet of pasture must be made available for each large livestock animal.

Indio Municipal Code § 96.20(A) (Ord. 1565, 12-16-2009; Ord. 1808, 2-21-2024)

In accord with city signage, a dog at any location within a park shall be restrained by a leash; provided, however, that the provisions of this section may be temporarily waived per the terms of a permit issued pursuant to this chapter. (B) In park areas designated by the City Council as off leash areas, dogs are permitted off-leash under the rules stated in § 96.21. (C) Each person havin...

Indio Unified Development Code § 4.04.03(A)(1)-(3)

Beekeeping is allowed in the DE-1, DET-3, and SN-4 zones. The principal use of the property on which beehives are kept must be residential, institutional, or educational. Beehives shall only be located in rear yards and shall be placed a minimum of 20 feet from any property line, except that in the DE-1 and DET-3 zoning beehives also may be placed in the interior side yards. In all zones the en...

Indio Municipal Code § 92.08 (added by Ord. 1631, 6-19-2013)

Wild Animals; Dangerous Reptiles. It shall be unlawful for any person to possess any wild animal or dangerous reptile within the incorporated area unless such area is owned for such use and permission has been granted by the City Council, or such person possesses the animals described herein pursuant to current licenses or permits issued by the State Fish and Game Department ... with the except...

Indio Unified Development Code § 4.04.02(B)(1)

Domestic animals are allowed in all zones where residential uses are allowed subject to the following standards: 1. Up to four dogs or cats or a combination, over four months of age. 2. An unlimited number of small birds, fish, or nonpoisonous reptiles, provided they do not become a public nuisance due to odors, noise, or public health considerations. 3. Up to four domesticated rodents...

Indio Municipal Code § 92.10(C)(1) (Ord. 1692, 4-20-2016; Ord. 1719, 9-6-2017)

No pet store shall display, sell, deliver, offer for sale, barter, auction, give away, or otherwise transfer or dispose of dogs or cats in the City of Indio unless exempt under division (E) of this section.

Indio Unified Development Code § 2.04.02, Table 2.04.02-1 (Non-Residential Zones)

P = Permitted; AUP = Administrative Use Permit; CUP = Conditional Use Permit; TUP = Temporary Use Permit; A = Accessory Use; X = Not Permitted. NON-RESIDENTIAL ZONES: Use / IL / IH / RC / RR. Veterinary Hospitals / P / AUP / P / X

Indio Municipal Code § 130.081(D)

The provisions of § 130.080 shall not apply in the following instances: (A) The discharge of weapons in the defense of life and property; (B) The discharge of firearms by duly constituted law enforcement officers in the discharge of their duties; (C) The use of firearms in established shooting areas or archery ranges, in areas authorized by the Chief of Police. (D) The use of firear...