Chickens & Livestock: Anza vs Palm Springs

Under Riverside County Ordinance 348, chickens and small livestock are allowed on most residential-agricultural (R-A), rural residential (R-R), and agricultural (A-1, A-2) parcels. On standard residential (R-1) parcels, small numbers of hens may be kept subject to setback and coop standards. Roosters and larger flocks generally require parcels of 1 acre or more.

Palm Springs Municipal Code Chapter 10.80 strictly limits livestock and poultry in residential zones. Chickens and other fowl are not permitted in most single-family (R-1) and multi-family zones; limited poultry-keeping is only allowed in low-density equestrian or agricultural overlay zones. Roosters are prohibited citywide due to noise, and all animal keeping must avoid nuisance to neighbors.