Animal Ordinances in Douglas County, NE (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Douglas County, Nebraska.
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Chickens & Livestock
In unincorporated Douglas County, a residential lot can keep one horse, llama, or hoofed animal on a fenced two-acre area, with one more animal per extra two acres, up to ten total, under the zoning regulations.
Douglas County Livestock in Residential Areas
Some RestrictionsDouglas County Zoning Regulations § 5.02(D)
Within the residential districts, any lot may have a fenced two acre area dedicated to the confinement of one horse, llama, or other equine and/or hoofed animal. Such a lot may have one additional animal for each additional two acres of lot area, up to a maximum total of ten animals. No stable shall be located closer than 50 feet to any dwelling unit on the site or 50 feet to any property line....
Breed Restrictions
Unincorporated Douglas County has no breed-specific legislation. Nebraska state law governs dangerous dogs; no county-level breed bans apply.
Douglas County Dog Breed Restrictions
Few RestrictionsNebraska Revised Statute 54-617 (Dangerous dogs; terms, defined)
54-617. Dangerous dogs; terms, defined. For purposes of sections 54-617 to 54-624 : (1) Animal control authority means an entity authorized to enforce the animal control laws of a county, city, or village or this state and includes any local law enforcement agency or other agency designated by a county, city, or village to enforce the animal control laws of such county, city, or village; (2) An...
Animal Ordinances by City in Douglas County
1 cities in Douglas County have their own animal ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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