2 rules for unincorporated El Dorado County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Backyard chickens and livestock are broadly allowed in most residential zones in unincorporated El Dorado County under Title 130 (Zoning). The R1A (One-Acre Residential) and R3A (Three-Acre Residential) zones expressly allow low-intensity commercial agricultural pursuits, including the raising and grazing of domestic farm animals. The exact number and species permitted depend on the zoning designation and parcel size. The County has no countywide chicken cap for unincorporated residential lots. Title 6 nuisance and animal-control rules and Title 8 health rules still apply. The incorporated City of Placerville and certain HOA areas (El Dorado Hills, Cameron Park) impose stricter limits.
El Dorado County Code Title 6 (Animals) requires that dogs be confined to the owner's property or maintained on a leash whenever off the owner's property. A dog 'at large' off its owner's premises and not under restraint is subject to impound and citation. El Dorado County Animal Services patrols and responds to loose-dog complaints, including on Tahoe-area trails where unleashed dogs are an ongoing problem. State authority is California Food & Agricultural Code Section 30951 et seq. Cities of Placerville and South Lake Tahoe and Eldorado National Forest land have their own leash rules.
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