2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Butte County, California.
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Chickens and other livestock are broadly permitted in unincorporated Butte County under Chapter 24 (Zoning), with standards that vary sharply by zone. Agricultural (AG), Foothill Residential, and rural residential zones are highly permissive; small-lot residential zones limit numbers and require setbacks.
Butte County Code Chapter 4 (Animals) prohibits dogs from being off the owner's property unless on a leash or under the effective control of the owner or custodian. The leash law applies throughout unincorporated Butte County.
1 cities in Butte County have their own animal ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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