Garland vs Mesquite

Livestock such as cattle, horses, goats, sheep, and swine are prohibited on small residential lots in Garland; they may be kept only on properties zoned agricultural or meeting minimum acreage and setback standards.

Mesquite restricts livestock in residential zones. Backyard chickens are generally limited by lot size and setbacks, and larger livestock such as horses, cattle, goats, and pigs are confined to agricultural zones.