Animal Ordinances in Salem, OR (2026)

Salem Revised Code § 50.710(c)

(c)Standards. Except where the keeping of livestock and other animals is allowed under the UDC, poultry kept at any residence, community garden, or on any premises owned by a school or religious organization shall be subject to the following conditions:(1)A maximum total of twelve poultry are allowed per premises;(2)Roosters are prohibited;(3)Poultry shall be confined at all times within a poul...

Salem Revised Code § 94.020(a)-(b)

(a)It shall be unlawful for any person to permit any domestic or other animal, excepting dogs in the company and under the control of such person, to be within, to enter upon, or to go at large in any park.(b)It shall be unlawful for any person to permit any dog to be within, or to enter upon, any park unless such dog is kept on a leash held by the person at all times, except within that portio...

ORS 609.098; ORS 609.035(8)

Oregon law does not impose breed-specific restrictions on dog ownership. ORS 609.098 defines a "dangerous dog" as one that: (a) Without provocation and in an aggressive manner inflicts serious physical injury on a person or kills a person; (b) Acts as a potentially dangerous dog after having previously committed an act as a potentially dangerous dog; or (c) Is used as a weapon in the commission...

Salem Revised Code § 50.720(c)

(c)Standards. Except where the keeping of livestock and other animals is allowed under the UDC, bees kept at any residence, community garden, or on any premises owned by a school or religious organization shall be subject to the following conditions:(1)A maximum of five hives may be kept on a property; provided, however, the maximum number of hives may be temporarily increased to seven only dur...

ORS 609.305; ORS 609.341; ORS 609.205

ORS 609.305 defines exotic animals as large wild cats, primates, certain canids, bears (except black bears), and crocodilians. ORS 609.341 requires permits for keeping exotic animals. Cities may prohibit exotic animals entirely under ORS 609.205. Maintaining a dangerous dog is criminal negligence; upon conviction the court may determine the disposition of the dog under ORS 609.990, which states...

Salem Revised Code § 50.715(a), (c)

Miniature swine means a miniature pig that at maturity is less than 100 pounds in weight and less than 18 inches in height at the shoulder. ... (c)Standards. Except where the keeping of livestock and other animals is allowed under the UDC, miniature swine kept at a residence shall be subject to the following conditions:(1)Not more than one miniature swine may be kept per residence; and(2)The mi...

Salem Revised Code (UDC) § 523.005, Table 523-1

Animal services P The following animal services, when conducted within a completely enclosed building: ■Small animal veterinary services. ■Grooming of household pets. N All other animal services.

Salem Revised Code § 700.075

Where designated as a special use, small animal veterinary services shall comply with the additional standards set forth in this section.(a)All operations, other than outside runs for dogs and other animals, shall be conducted within completely enclosed and soundproof buildings.(b)Outside runs for dogs and other animals shall:(1)Be operated only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. An at...

Salem Revised Code §§ 94.120(a), 95.235(a)

(a)It shall be unlawful for any person to disturb, injure, damage, or kill any bird, bird nest, egg, or any squirrel or other animal within any park. ... It shall be unlawful for any person to kill, injure, take, or molest any duck or any duck nest in, upon, or adjacent to any waters within the corporate limits of the City, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section.

SRC § 111.001

Existing wildlife rehabilitation facility means any building, structure, or land which is occupied or being used by a wildlife rehabilitator who is licensed by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and actively engaged in wildlife rehabilitation as of July 14, 1994. Wildlife rehabilitation means the restoration of injured, sick, or immature wildlife, except cougars, wolves, and bears, that...