Livestock: Ontario vs Victorville
How do livestock rules compare between Ontario, CA and Victorville, CA?
Victorville 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.
View full Ontario rules →Victorville, CA
San Bernardino County
Livestock in Victorville is limited to Rural Living, Estate, and agricultural-overlay zones. Goats, sheep, and horses are allowed at stocking rates by lot size; swine are prohibited in residential zones.
View full Victorville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Ontario | Victorville |
|---|---|---|
| Allowed Zones | Ag and equine overlay only | RL Estate and AG overlay |
| Legacy Area | Ontario Ranch New Model Colony | - |
| Residential | Cattle horses goats sheep prohibited | - |
| Swine | Conditional-use only | Prohibited in residential |
| Slaughter | Residential slaughter prohibited | - |
| Large Animal | - | 20000 sf per head |
| Setback | - | 40 to 50 ft from dwellings |
| Commercial Feedlot | - | Not allowed |
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.
Victorville FAQ
Can I keep goats in my Victorville backyard?
Only if your lot is zoned Rural Living, Estate, or agricultural overlay with enough area. Standard R-1 lots do not allow goats.
Are there HOA rules on top of city rules?
Yes. Spring Valley Lake and other equestrian HOAs set further limits on animal types and counts beyond the zoning code.
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