Livestock: Ontario vs Rancho Cucamonga
How do livestock rules compare between Ontario, CA and Rancho Cucamonga, CA?
Rancho Cucamonga has fewer restrictions than Ontario.
Ontario, CA
San Bernardino County
Ontario restricts livestock to agricultural and equine zones in the Development Code. Most livestock activity is in Ontario Ranch (New Model Colony). Standard residential zones prohibit cattle, goats, sheep, and horses.
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San Bernardino County
Rancho Cucamonga allows livestock only in equestrian-overlay Very Low Residential zones in Etiwanda and Alta Loma. Minimum lot is 20,000 sq ft with strict stable setbacks.
View full Rancho Cucamonga rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Ontario | Rancho Cucamonga |
|---|---|---|
| Allowed Zones | Ag and equine overlay only | - |
| Legacy Area | Ontario Ranch New Model Colony | - |
| Residential | Cattle horses goats sheep prohibited | - |
| Swine | Conditional-use only | - |
| Slaughter | Residential slaughter prohibited | - |
| Zone | - | Very Low Residential equestrian overlay |
| Min Lot | - | 20,000 sq ft |
| Density | - | 1 large animal per 10,000 sq ft |
| Stable Setback | - | 70 ft from neighbors |
| Manure | - | Covered or removed weekly |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Ontario FAQ
Can I keep a horse in my Ontario backyard?
Only on parcels in the equine overlay or agricultural zones, primarily legacy parcels in Ontario Ranch. Standard residential lots do not permit horses.
Is a potbelly pig considered livestock?
Potbelly pigs are regulated separately and are often treated as pets in limited numbers, but check with Ontario Planning before acquiring one because restrictions are stricter than dogs and cats.
Rancho Cucamonga FAQ
Can I keep a horse on my Victoria Gardens property?
No. Horses are only allowed in the Alta Loma and Etiwanda equestrian-overlay zones on lots of at least 20,000 sq ft. Victoria Gardens is outside this overlay.
What about a couple of goats?
Small livestock like goats and sheep are allowed in the same equestrian overlay zones under the same lot-size and setback rules as horses.
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