Antioch Municipal Code Art. 6 Number and Types of Animals

Whenever a permit is required under this Article 6, the permit procedures in § 6-1.303 apply. In addition to other requirements, the Animal Control Supervisor must first determine that the keeping of an animal, bird or bees is not likely to result in harm to the creature, create a public nuisance or health hazard, or cause an unreasonable disturbance to the neighborhood due to odors, noise or the creature's behavior.

(Ord. 2083-C-S, passed 4-8-14)

(A) Number of dogs. It is unlawful for a person to keep more than three dogs that are required to be licensed at any residence in the city, without first obtaining a multiple pet or kennel permit under § 6-1.303.

(B) Number of cats. It is unlawful for a person to keep more than five cats without a permit issued under § 6-1.601.

(C) Number of fowl.

(1) It is unlawful for a person to keep or maintain more than ten total ducks, geese, chickens or other fowl, without a permit issued under § 6-1.601. No person may keep a rooster without a permit under § 6-1.601.

(2) Fowl shall be kept in enclosures located a minimum of 20 feet from any dwelling, church, or school (except with permission on school premises). Such enclosures shall be maintained in a clean manner.

(D) Rabbits. It is unlawful for a person to keep or maintain more than ten domesticated adult rabbits on any parcel within the city, without a permit issued under § 6-1.601. Cages and runs shall be kept clean.

(E) Bees. Bees may only be kept in an agricultural or open space zoning district and with a permit from the Animal Control Supervisor. (See § 6-1.601.)

(F) Three-fourths acre requirement. It is unlawful for a person to keep or maintain a horse, mule, cow, sheep, goat, pig, or wild animal, except dogs and cats and other household pets, except in an enclosed area for the animal of not less than three-fourths of an acre, and then only with a permit. (See § 6-1.601.)

(G) Racing pigeons. A member of a recognized racing pigeon club may keep an unlimited number of banded racing pigeons or fancy birds upon obtaining a permit from the Animal Control Supervisor. (See § 6-1.601.) The keeping of such birds is subject to the following minimum conditions:

(1) Aviaries shall be of sound construction and properly maintained to conform with the surrounding area.

(2) The location is subject to inspection by the Animal Control Supervisor at reasonable times.

(3) Aviaries shall be cleaned regularly, maintained in a sanitary condition, and kept free of organic materials which may cause offensive odors or allow the propagation of flies and other insects.

(4) Feed shall be stored in containers which protect against rodents and insects.

(5) The cage size and specifications shall conform to the rules and regulations of the racing pigeon organization.

(Ord. 2083-C-S, passed 4-8-14)

(A) No person shall stable, keep, pasture or maintain horses or bovine animals within the city, unless expressly allowed to do so by the zoning ordinance. This section does not apply to a circus, carnival, or show permitted to operate in the city.

(B) Each person who stables, keeps, pastures, or maintains a horse within the city shall keep the stable or enclosure clean and free from manure, mud, and everything of a foul and unclean nature.

(Ord. 2083-C-S, passed 4-8-14)