Animal Ordinances in Coconino County, AZ (2026)
6 rules for unincorporated Coconino County, Arizona.
Verified from official government sources
Chickens & Livestock
Backyard poultry and livestock are ordinary on Coconino County's large rural lots, where the zoning ordinance sets what each district allows. Much of the county is open range, and bears and mountain lions make secure enclosures essential.
Coconino County Chickens & Livestock Rules
Some RestrictionsA.R.S. §3-1427
An owner or occupant of land is not entitled to recover for damage resulting from the trespass of animals unless the land is enclosed within a lawful fence, but this section shall not apply to owners or occupants of land in no-fence districts.
Dog Leash Laws
Arizona law bars vicious or in-season female dogs from running at large and requires a license tag on any dog over three months. Coconino County Animal Management handles at-large and rabies enforcement.
Coconino County Dog Leash Laws
Some RestrictionsA.R.S. §11-1012
Any dog over the age of three months running at large shall wear a collar or harness to which is attached a valid license tag.
Breed Restrictions
Arizona preempts breed-specific dog laws statewide. Since SB 1248 (2016), no Arizona city or county may regulate dogs by breed. Coconino County restricts none; dangerous dogs are handled by behavior under A.R.S. §11-1025.
Coconino County Dog Breed Rules
Few RestrictionsA.R.S. §11-1005(A)(3)
Contract with any city or town to enforce the provisions of any ordinance enacted by such city or town for the control of dogs if the provisions are not specific to any breed.
Beekeeping
Coconino County allows at least one beehive on any residential lot regardless of size, adds a hive for every additional 6,000 square feet, and removes the cap entirely above five acres, subject to a 20-foot property-line setback under the Zoning Ordinance's Animal Keeping standards.
Coconino County Beekeeping Hive Rules
Some RestrictionsCoconino County Zoning Ordinance § 3.3.D.2.B.i-ii
i. The number of hives permitted on a Lot shall be subject to the following: a. One beehive shall be permitted on any Lot regardless of Zone or Lot Size. b. One additional hive shall be permitted for every additional 6,000 feet of Lot Size. c. On Lots greater than 5 acres, there shall be no restrictions on the number of hives. ii. Beehives shall maintain a minimum 20-foot Setback from any prope...
Exotic Pets
Unincorporated Coconino County requires a Conditional Use Permit before anyone may keep a wild, non-domesticated, or exotic animal, and the county will not accept the application without written approval from the Arizona Game and Fish Department first. The Zoning Ordinance defines an exotic animal as any species not native to North America and not already covered by the livestock definition.
Coconino County Wild & Exotic Animal Rules
Significant RestrictionsCoconino County Zoning Ordinance § 3.3.D(J)
J. Wild, non-domesticated, or Exotic Animals i. May be allowed through the granting of a Conditional Use permit. a. Written approval from Arizona Game and Fish Department is required prior to application. 3.3.E. Permits and Administration 1. Permits are not required for Agriculture and Animal Keeping unless otherwise noted. 2. Performance and Permitting do not alleviate the applicant from ...
Pet Limits
Coconino County caps household cats and dogs at four each, age four months and up, on lots up to one acre, with additional animals allowed as lot size grows, to a hard ceiling of ten of each species under the county's Animal Keeping standards.
Coconino County Cat and Dog Limits
Some RestrictionsCoconino County Zoning Ordinance § 3.3.D.2.C-D
C. Cats i. A maximum of four cats over the age of 4 months shall be permitted on properties up to 1 acre in Lot Size. ii. A maximum of one additional animal for every additional ... acre of Lot Size up to a maximum of 10 such animals shall be permitted. D. Dogs i. A maximum of four dogs over the age of 4 months shall be permitted on properties up to 1 acre in Lot Size. ii. A maximum of one addi...
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