Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 8 — ZONING›Division 84 — LAND USE DISTRICTS›Chapter 84-38 — A-2 GENERAL AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
Contra Costa County Municipal Code Art. 84-38.14 Rooster Keeping
Contra Costa County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Contra Costa County
Cite as: Contra Costa County Municipal Code Article 84-38.14 · Text as of 2026-10-04
84-38.1402 - Standards.¶
(a) The minimum lot size on which to keep a rooster is five acres.
(b) No person may keep, maintain, or harbor more than two roosters on a lot except as part of, or in connection with, any of the following:
(1) Commercial poultry ranches registered with the California Department of Food and Agriculture and which primarily produce eggs or meat for commercial sale.
(2) Public or private schools registered with the California Department of Education.
(3) Projects sponsored by Future Farmers of America or other similar programs focused on youth agricultural education.
(4) Legitimate poultry hobbyists as approved in writing by the animal services director.
(c) In addition to any other remedy allowed by this code or applicable law, the animal services director may issue an administrative penalty under Article 416-4.8 to any responsible person for a violation of this article.
(Ord. No. 2018-06, § XVIII, 5-1-18)
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