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Division 2 — Accessory Uses

§ 9122.3. Animal Keeping.

Carson Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Carson

(See also Animal Control Ordinance: Chapter 3 of Article III of the Carson Municipal Code)

The occupants of each dwelling unit or group quarters are permitted to keep only the following types of animals, for their personal use only, with the number of animals limited as indicated:

Cats and dogs, but not more than a total, in any combination of three (3) such animals over four (4) months of age.

Any number of tropical fish (no caribe).

Not more than 20 white mice and rats.

Not more than a total of three (3) of the following, in any combination:

Canaries Chinchillas Chipmunks Finches Gopher snakes Guinea pigs Hamsters Hawks King snakes Marmoset monkeys Mynah birds

Parrots, parakeets, amazons, cockatiels, cockatoos, lories, lorikeets, lovebirds, macaws, and similar birds of the psittacine family

Pigeons

Rabbits

Ravens Squirrel monkeys Steppe legal eagles Swans Toucans

Turtles

White doves

Other similar animals, subject to the same numerical limitations, which are neither more obnoxious nor detrimental to the public welfare than the animals listed, shall be permitted. Large animals or livestock such as horses, cows, sheep, goats, pigs, hogs and fowl such as chickens, turkeys, peacocks, guineas, geese and ducks, are not permitted. (Interpretation of this provision to be in accordance with CMC § 9172.24 .)

Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this Section shall be guilty of an infraction and shall be punishable as provided in Chapter 2 of Article I of this Code. (Ord. 79-479 § 6)

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▸ Contents — Carson Zoning Code
Carson Zoning Code
  1. Article 9 — Planning and Zoning
  2. Chapter 1 — ZONING
  3. Division 1 — Title, Authority And Purpose
  4. Division 2 — Format
  5. Division 3 — Zoning Classifications
  6. Division 4 — Zoning Boundaries
  7. Division 1 — Uses Permitted
  8. ▸ Division 2 — Accessory Uses
    Overview
    1. § 9122.1. Accessory Dwelling Units.
    2. § 9122.2. Outbuildings and Outdoor Uses.
    3. § 9122.3. Animal Keeping.
    4. § 9122.4. Home Occupation.
    5. § 9122.5. Child Day Care.
    6. § 9122.6. Sale of Produce in RA Zone.
    7. § 9122.7. Motor Vehicle Repair and Service.
    8. § 9122.8. Reserved.
    9. § 9122.9. Sex Offender Residency Restrictions.
  9. Division 3 — Conditional Use Criteria
  10. Division 4 — Density
  11. Division 5 — Site Requirements
  12. Division 6 — Site Development Standards
  13. Division 7 — Environmental Effects
  14. Division 8 — Special Requirements For Certain Uses
  15. Division 4 — (Reserved)
  16. Division 8 — Special Requirements For Certain Uses
  17. Division 4 — (Reserved)
  18. Division 8 — Special Requirements For Certain Uses
  19. Division 4 — (Reserved)
  20. Division 9 — Special Use Zones
  21. Division 1 — Street Dedication And Improvement
  22. Division 2 — Vehicular Parking, Loading And Maneuvering Areas
  23. Division 3 — Walls
  24. Division 4 — Trash And Recycling Areas
  25. Division 5 — Transportation Demand And Trip Reduction Measures
  26. Division 6 — Project Grading
  27. Division 7 — Signs
  28. Division 8 — Water Efficient Landscaping
  29. Division 1 — Procedures In General
  30. Division 2 — Procedures By Type
  31. Division 1 — Applicability Of Regulations
  32. Division 2 — Nonconformities
  33. Division 3 — Relationship Of Zoning Regulations To Other Laws …
  34. Division 4 — Interpretation Of Provisions
  35. Division 5 — Violations And Penalties
  36. Division 6 — Assignment Of Authority, Powers And Duties
  37. Division 1 — Definitions

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