Livestock: Port Hueneme vs Simi Valley
How do livestock rules compare between Port Hueneme, CA and Simi Valley, CA?
Port Hueneme and Simi Valley have similar restriction levels.
Port Hueneme, CA
Ventura County
Keeping livestock such as horses, cattle, goats, sheep, and pigs in unincorporated Ventura County is governed by the Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance's animal husbandry standards. The number of large animals allowed is tied to your zone and lot size through an animal-unit system, with required setbacks for corrals and enclosures.
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Ventura County
Keeping livestock such as horses, cattle, goats, sheep, and pigs in unincorporated Ventura County is governed by the Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance's animal husbandry standards. The number of large animals allowed is tied to your zone and lot size through an animal-unit system, with required setbacks for corrals and enclosures.
View full Simi Valley rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Port Hueneme | Simi Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Livestock keeping | By zone & lot size (NCZO Sec. 8107-2) | By zone & lot size (NCZO Sec. 8107-2) |
| Number system | Animal-unit factors per lot area | Animal-unit factors per lot area |
| Best zones for livestock | AE, RA, OS (agricultural/rural) | AE, RA, OS (agricultural/rural) |
| Containment | Animals must stay on the property | Animals must stay on the property |
| Enclosure setbacks | Required from neighboring dwellings | Required from neighboring dwellings |
| Questions | Planning Division 805-654-2488 | Planning Division 805-654-2488 |
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Port Hueneme FAQ
Can I keep horses or goats on my property in unincorporated Ventura County?
It depends on your zone and lot size. Section 8107-2 of the Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance uses an animal-unit system to set how many large animals a parcel can hold; agricultural and rural zones allow more than standard residential lots. Enclosures must meet setbacks and animals must stay on the property.
Can I keep pigs?
Pigs are livestock subject to the same zoning animal-unit limits. They are not allowed on every lot - a Ventura County case denied a couple permission to keep five potbellied pigs. Check your zone and acreage with the County Planning Division before keeping pigs.
Simi Valley FAQ
Can I keep horses or goats on my property in unincorporated Ventura County?
It depends on your zone and lot size. Section 8107-2 of the Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance uses an animal-unit system to set how many large animals a parcel can hold; agricultural and rural zones allow more than standard residential lots. Enclosures must meet setbacks and animals must stay on the property.
Can I keep pigs?
Pigs are livestock subject to the same zoning animal-unit limits. They are not allowed on every lot - a Ventura County case denied a couple permission to keep five potbellied pigs. Check your zone and acreage with the County Planning Division before keeping pigs.
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