Livestock: Fremont vs San Leandro
How do livestock rules compare between Fremont, CA and San Leandro, CA?
Fremont and San Leandro have similar restriction levels.
Fremont, CA
Alameda County
Livestock including goats, sheep, horses, and cattle are restricted to agricultural and rural residential zones in Fremont under FMC Chapter 18.
View full Fremont rules →San Leandro, CA
Alameda County
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.
View full San Leandro rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Fremont | San Leandro |
|---|---|---|
| Zones | Agricultural, Rural | - |
| Horse Minimum | 1 acre for 2 | - |
| Pigs | Generally prohibited | - |
| Stable Setback | 50 feet dwelling | - |
| Manure | RWQCB runoff rules | - |
| Code Section | - | SLMC Title 1 Article 4 (Residential Zones) |
| Horses/Cattle/Sheep/Goats | - | Prohibited in all R zones |
| Swine | - | Prohibited city-wide |
| Chickens | - | See chickens-livestock subcategory |
| Agricultural Zone | - | None in city |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Fremont FAQ
Can I keep a horse in my Mission San Jose backyard?
Only if the parcel is zoned agricultural or rural residential with at least 1 acre. Standard residential lots do not qualify.
Are potbellied pigs allowed as pets?
Small potbellied pigs under 150 pounds may be kept as household pets with limits, but farm pigs require agricultural zoning.
San Leandro FAQ
Can I keep a goat in my San Leandro backyard?
No. San Leandro has no agricultural zone; goats, sheep, horses, and other large livestock are prohibited in all residential zones under SLMC Article 4, even as pets. Backyard chickens and bees are allowed under separate sections.
Are pot-bellied pigs allowed in San Leandro?
No. SLMC Title 4 prohibits swine of any size or breed city-wide as a public-health nuisance, including miniature and pot-bellied pigs kept as pets.
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