Animal Ordinances in San Leandro, CA (2026)
8 verified animal ordinances for San Leandro, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Chickens & Livestock
Backyard hens allowed in San Leandro: up to 6 hens on single-family lots, no roosters, coop setback 10 feet from dwellings and property lines.
Animals: Chickens Backyard
Some RestrictionsDog Leash Laws
Dogs must be leashed (max 6 feet) in all public areas in San Leandro. Off-leash only in designated dog park areas at Marina Park and other approved sites.
Animals: Dog Leash Laws
Heavy RestrictionsBreed Restrictions
No breed-specific bans in San Leandro. California Food and Agricultural Code 31683 preempts all local breed-specific legislation statewide.
Animals: Breed Restrictions
Few RestrictionsCalifornia Food & Agricultural Code Section 31683
Food and Agricultural Code - FAC DIVISION 14. REGULATION AND LICENSING OF DOGS [30501 - 31683] CHAPTER 9. Potentially Dangerous and Vicious Dogs [31601 - 31683] ARTICLE 5. Miscellaneous [31681 - 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 incorpor...
Beekeeping
Beekeeping allowed on residential lots in San Leandro with setback and hive-count limits. Registration with the Alameda County Agricultural Commissioner required.
Animals: Beekeeping
Some RestrictionsExotic Pets
Exotic and wild animals prohibited as pets in San Leandro under California Fish and Game Code 2118. Only species on the approved domestic list allowed.
Animals: Exotic Pets
Heavy RestrictionsCal. Code Regs. tit. 14, § 671 (CDFW Restricted Species)
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) (PDF) . Entitlements Fee Description Restricted Species Permit Application/Amendment New: $155.53 Renewal and Amendment: $80.60 Required for every new permit, permit renewal or amendment of a...
Wildlife Feeding
Feeding wildlife (coyotes, raccoons, deer, feral cats in nuisance quantities) prohibited in San Leandro under nuisance provisions of the Municipal Code.
Animals: Wildlife Feeding
Some RestrictionsLivestock
San Leandro's Zoning Code (SLMC Article 4) prohibits livestock in all residential zones (RS, RM) including horses, cattle, sheep, and goats. Backyard chickens and bees are allowed with limits — see the dedicated 'chickens-livestock' and 'beekeeping' subcategories. Swine are prohibited city-wide.
San Leandro Livestock and Farm Animal Rules
Heavy RestrictionsPet Limits
San Leandro limits households to a combined total of 4 dogs and cats on single-family lots. Kennel permit required above that threshold.
Animals: Pet Limits
Some RestrictionsLooking for Alameda County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement San Leandro city rules.
Animal Ordinances in Alameda County →