Animal Ordinances in Colusa County, CA (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Colusa County, California.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Colusa County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Chickens & Livestock

Colusa County's residential and transitional zones run livestock and poultry through an animal density point system rather than a flat headcount. Domestic animals aren't allowed at all on parcels under 6,000 square feet, and above that, Section 44-4.110.020's Table 44-4.110-2 assigns points per animal, capped by parcel size, with roosters barred outright in R-1 through R-4 zones.

Colusa County Chicken and Livestock Limits

Some Restrictions

Colusa County Zoning Code § 44-4.110.020

44-4.110.020 Domestic Animal Densities. A. Animal Density Standards. ... The keeping of domestic animals is not allowed on parcels smaller than 6,000 square feet. Domestic animals may be kept in numbers not exceeding the allotment of Animal Density Points, as defined below, unless authorized by the Zoning Administrator through issuance of an Administrative Permit. ... TABLE 44-4.110-2: ANIMAL D...

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Pet Limits

In Colusa County's residential and transitional zones, households may keep up to four small domestic pets like dogs and cats. Parcels over 10,000 square feet may keep six, and parcels over one acre may keep eight, capped at six of any single species under Section 44-4.110.010. Up to eight immature puppies or kittens don't count toward the total.

Colusa County Household Pet Limit Rules

Some Restrictions

Colusa County Zoning Code § 44-4.110.010

44-4.110 Animal Keeping. ... This section applies to the keeping of animals in residential and transitional zones (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, A-T, U-T, MU, and RSC). ... 44-4.110.010 Household Pets. A. ... The keeping of up to four small domestic household pets is allowed in all residential and transitional zones. B. For parcels that exceed 10,000 square feet, up to six small domestic household pets m...

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