7 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 9 cities in San Diego County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Unincorporated San Diego County allows chickens and livestock based on zoning and lot size per the Zoning Ordinance animal schedule (Section 3000 series). Agricultural zones allow various livestock. Residential zones have limits based on lot area. Roosters are subject to noise ordinance provisions.
San Diego County requires dogs to be on a hand-held leash no longer than 6 feet when away from the owner's property. At home, dogs must be controlled by voice, electronic containment, leash, fence, or other enclosure per County Code Chapter 6.
San Diego County does not impose breed-specific legislation (BSL). No dog breeds are banned in unincorporated areas. California state law (Food and Agricultural Code §31683) preempts local breed-specific bans. All dogs are regulated by behavior, not breed.
Beekeeping in unincorporated San Diego County is regulated under County Code Section 62.901 et seq. Hives must be located at least 600 feet from any habitable dwelling unit (other than the beekeeper's). Additional rules apply to setbacks, water sources, and flyway barriers.
San Diego County prohibits exotic animals from running at large. Exotic pet ownership is regulated by both California Department of Fish and Wildlife (restricted species list) and County Code Chapter 6. Wild, exotic, or dangerous animals require special permits or are prohibited.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife — Restricted Species Permits (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 671)
rts, or possesses any restricted animal listed in Section 671(c), Title 14, of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) (PDF) . Entitlements Fee Description Restricted Species Permit Application/Amendment New: $155.53 Renewal and Amendment: $80.60 Required for every new permit, permit renewal or amendment of an existing permit, nonrefundable. Restricted Species Permit Inspection 1-5 Enclosures:...
San Diego County discourages feeding wildlife in unincorporated areas. Feeding coyotes is prohibited under County Code. Attracting nuisance wildlife through feeding can be cited under nuisance abatement provisions. California law also restricts feeding certain species.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife — Human-Wildlife Conflicts Toolkit (Fish & Game Code; Title 14 CCR)
Human-Wildlife Conflicts Toolkit Skip to Main Content See the Emergency Closures page before visiting a CDFW office, facility or property. CA.gov Official website of the State of California About Us Contact State of California Department of Fish and Wildlife Menu Custom Google Search Home Fishing Hunting Licensing Conservation Learning Home / HWC Human-Wildlife Conflicts Toolkit Vision: To proa...
Animal hoarding in unincorporated San Diego County is addressed through animal keeping limits and nuisance abatement. San Diego County Animal Services at (619) 767-2675 investigates welfare complaints.
9 cities in San Diego County have their own animal ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
13 verified rules • Animal Hoarding, Beekeeping
7 verified rules • Animal Hoarding, Beekeeping
7 verified rules • Animal Hoarding, Beekeeping
7 verified rules • Animal Hoarding, Beekeeping
8 verified rules • Animal Hoarding, Beekeeping
7 verified rules • Animal Hoarding, Beekeeping
7 verified rules • Animal Hoarding, Beekeeping
7 verified rules • Beekeeping, Breed Restrictions
7 verified rules • Beekeeping, Breed Restrictions
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