Chapter 6.16 — FOWL AND OTHER ANIMALS
Exeter Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Exeter
6.16.010 - Number of fowl and other animals.¶
A.
Not more than ten animals, in all, including hares, rabbits and guinea pigs shall be kept on any residential parcels within the city.
B.
Not more than ten birds, in all, including pigeons, doves, chickens, ducks, game birds or similar fowl shall be kept on any residential properties within the city. Roosters are not permitted on any properties within the city limits other than those parcels that are zoned RA (rural residential), UR (urban reserve) or A (agriculture) districts.
C.
Birds, excluding the above-listed birds, kept as household pets are permitted in all residential districts.
(Ord. No. 661 §1, 2013)
6.16.020 - Prohibited animals.¶
A.
The following animals are prohibited within the city limits, excluding properties that are zoned to the RA (rural residential), UR (urban reserve) or A (agriculture) districts:
Swine;
Cattle, sheep, goats, and other members of the bovine and ovine families;
Horses;
Reptiles and amphibians as defined in the California Fish and Game Code;
Turkeys, geese and roosters.
(Ord. No. 661 §1, 2013)
6.16.030 - Containment.¶
A.
All permitted fowl and other animals shall be housed in cages, hutches, or coops that shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all time.
B.
All cages, hutches and coops shall be located in the rear yard area of parcels in residential districts.
(Ord. No. 661 §1, 2013)
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