6 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Denver County, Colorado.
Verified from official government sources
Denver County may allow backyard chickens with limits. Roosters typically banned in residential areas. Livestock requires agricultural zoning or minimum lot size.
Denver DRMC §8-16 requires dogs to be on a leash in all public areas. Off-leash is only permitted in designated off-leash enclosures (dog parks). Leash length is not specified.
Denver's 30-year pit bull ban was lifted in 2021. Pit bulls now require a Breed-Restricted Permit ($30/year) plus assessment. Permit requires spay/neuter, microchip, and rabies vaccination.
Denver allows beekeeping in certain residential zone districts. Maximum 2 hives per lot under 6,000 sq ft. Hives must be registered with Denver Animal Protection. Outdoor storage of bee equipment is prohibited.
Denver DRMC Chapter 8 prohibits numerous exotic animals including big cats, wolves, foxes, raccoons, primates, venomous reptiles, and large constrictors. Violations carry significant fines.
Denver prohibits intentional feeding of deer, elk, bears, coyotes, foxes, raccoons, skunks, and prairie dogs under DRMC §8-91. Bird feeders allowed but must be bear-resistant from Apr 15-Nov 15 in foothill zones.
1 cities in Denver County have their own animal ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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