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Title 6 — ANIMALS

Bakersfield Municipal Code Ch. 6.08 Fowl

Bakersfield Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Bakersfield

Cite as: Bakersfield Municipal Code Chapter 6.08 · Text as of 2026-10-02

Sections: 6.08.010 Keeping prohibited—Exception. 6.08.020 Each day as separate offense.

6.08.010 Keeping prohibited—Exception.

It is unlawful for any person to keep or have under their care, custody or control, either as owner or otherwise, any chickens, ducks, geese, or poultry or fowl of any kind whatsoever, within the city, unless same are kept securely enclosed in a yard or pen at all times and that the property is within an agricultural zone or residential suburban zone, as said zones are defined in Title 17 of this code. (Ord. 4655 § 1, 2011; prior code § 9.02.010)

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6.08.020 Each day as separate offense.

Every breach of this chapter or any of its terms, provisions or requirements, shall separately or for each day of its continuance be deemed to be, and shall be a separate breach thereof. (Prior code § 9.02.020)

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