7 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 5 cities in Fresno County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Livestock and poultry are permitted as of right in Fresno County's AE (Exclusive Agricultural), AL (Limited Agricultural), and RR (Rural Residential) zones. CA Civil Code §3482.5 Right to Farm Act protects established operations from nuisance claims.
Fresno County Ordinance Code Title 6 Chapter 6.04 requires dogs to be restrained on a leash no longer than 6 feet when off the owner's property. Dogs at large are subject to impoundment by Fresno County Animal Control.
Fresno County does not impose breed-specific restrictions. California Food & Ag Code §31683 preempts breed-based bans but permits breed-specific spay/neuter rules. County regulates dangerous dogs by behavior under §6.04.200, not breed.
California Food and Agricultural Code Section 31683
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent a city or county from adopting or enforcing its own program for the control of potentially dangerous or vicious dogs that may incorporate all, part, or none of this chapter, or that may punish a violation of this chapter as a misdemeanor or may impose a more restrictive program to control potentially dangerous or vicious dogs. Except as prov...
Beekeeping is broadly permitted in Fresno County's agricultural and rural zones with apiary registration under CA Food & Ag Code §29040. Commercial beekeepers must register with the Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner annually.
Exotic pets follow California Fish & Game Code §2118 and 14 CCR §671 restricted species lists. Ferrets, hedgehogs, sugar gliders, and most non-native wildlife are illegal statewide. CDFW permits required for permitted exotic species.
California Fish and Game Code Section 2118
It is unlawful to import, transport, possess, or release alive into this state, except under a revocable, nontransferable permit as provided in this chapter and the regulations pertaining thereto, any wild animal of the following species: (b) Class Mammalia (mammals) Order Primates - All species except those in family Hominidae Order Edentata (sloths, anteaters, armadillos, etc.) - All species....
Feeding wildlife is discouraged under CA Fish & Game Code §251.3, which prohibits feeding big game (deer, bear, elk). Fresno County foothill and Sierra Nevada areas have active bear and mountain lion populations; feeding attracts predators.
Fresno County is one of California's top agricultural counties with over $7 billion in annual production. Livestock operations including cattle, dairy, poultry, and sheep are extensively permitted in agricultural zones under the county zoning ordinance and protected by the Fresno County Right to Farm Ordinance.
5 cities in Fresno County have their own animal ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
14 verified rules • Animal Hoarding, Beekeeping
7 verified rules • Beekeeping, Breed Restrictions
7 verified rules • Beekeeping, Breed Restrictions
7 verified rules • Beekeeping, Breed Restrictions
7 verified rules • Beekeeping, Breed Restrictions
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