Chickens & Livestock: Burbank vs Inglewood
How do chickens & livestock rules compare between Burbank, CA and Inglewood, CA?
Inglewood has fewer restrictions than Burbank.
Burbank, CA
Los Angeles County
Burbank bans crowing roosters on residential property and caps birds, fowl, rabbits, and chinchillas at 25 (combined) without a permit. Cows, goats (except one permitted pygmy goat), sheep, and most livestock are outright prohibited.
View full Burbank rules →Inglewood, CA
Los Angeles County
Chickens, rabbits, goats, pigeons, ducks, geese, turkeys, and other fowl are prohibited in certain 'Imperial' districts. A valid permit is required from the city to keep livestock elsewhere. Violations are infractions.
View full Inglewood rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Burbank | Inglewood |
|---|---|---|
| Roosters | Crowing roosters banned w/o permit | - |
| Bird/Fowl Limit | 25 combined (BMC 5-1-304) | - |
| Pygmy Goats | 1 max, permit required (BMC 5-1-308) | - |
| Imperial Districts | - | Livestock/fowl prohibited |
| Permit | - | Required to keep livestock |
| Animals Covered | - | Chickens, goats, rabbits, fowl |
| Violations | - | Infraction penalty |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Burbank FAQ
Can I keep backyard chickens in Burbank?
Yes, hens are allowed - up to 25 live birds/fowl combined on residential property without a permit (BMC 5-1-304). Crowing roosters are prohibited unless you obtain a Planning Commission-approved permit.
Are goats, cows, or sheep allowed?
Cows, calves, bulls, sheep, and goats are listed in BMC 5-1-301 as prohibited in the City. The only exception is one pygmy goat with a permit (BMC 5-1-308) or one Vietnamese potbellied pig under 100 lbs with a permit (BMC 5-1-307).
Inglewood FAQ
Can I keep chickens in Inglewood?
Only with a permit from the City Finance Department obtained before housing animals. Chickens are prohibited in certain named districts per IMC §4-46.
Can I keep goats in Inglewood?
Only with a permit. Goats, rabbits, pigeons, ducks, and other livestock require permits per IMC §4-46.
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