Chickens & Livestock: Anza vs Riverside
How do chickens & livestock rules compare between Anza, CA and Riverside, CA?
Anza and Riverside have similar restriction levels.
Anza, CA
Riverside County
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.
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Riverside County
Riverside allows backyard chickens in most single-family residential zones with restrictions on number and roosters. RMC Title 6 and Title 19 limit hens by lot size and prohibit roosters in most residential districts. Larger livestock are allowed only in agricultural and rural-residential zones.
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