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Title 6 — ANIMALS›Chapter 6.10 — ANIMAL OWNERSHIP

Fremont Municipal Code Art. I Animal Limitations

Fremont Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Fremont

Cite as: Fremont Municipal Code Article I · Text as of 2026-10-05

6.10.010 Dogs and cats.

On real property zoned residential, a pet owner may keep up to two dogs, four cats, or a combination of such animals not to exceed two dogs and three cats, unless a permit is obtained under Chapter 6.40. City of Fremont pet license(s) are issued on the basis that pet owners are aware of the city’s animal limitations. (Ord. 16-2018 § 1, 6-5-18.)

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6.10.020 Small animals.

On real property zoned residential, a pet owner may keep six small animals, unless a permit is issued under Chapter 6.40. (Ord. 16-2018 § 1, 6-5-18.)

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6.10.030 Livestock.

On real property zoned residential, a pet owner may not keep any roosters or livestock, except goats (caprine type) with an animal fancier permit pursuant to Chapter 6.40. (Ord. 16-2018 § 1, 6-5-18; Ord. 10-2022 § 1, 10-4-22.)

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6.10.040 Chickens, rabbits, pigeons, doves.

On real property zoned residential with an area of more than 6,000 square feet, a pet owner may keep up to a maximum combined total of six female chickens, rabbits, pigeons, and doves, unless a permit is issued under Chapter 6.40. A maximum of two species of those animals allowed under this section may be kept on one lot. On real property zoned residential with an area of less than 6,000 square feet, a pet owner may not keep chickens and may only keep a maximum of two rabbits, pigeons or doves. (Ord. 16-2018 § 1, 6-5-18; Ord. 10-2022 § 2, 10-4-22.)

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6.10.050 Requirements.

(a) When animals are born that increase the number beyond what is allowed, those offspring shall be removed no later than four weeks after weaning.

(b) Structures, fences or enclosures for the keeping of such animals shall be subject to the rules and regulations established by the animal services manager. (Ord. 16-2018 § 1, 6-5-18.)

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