§ 17.46 — Rolling Hills Estates Zoning Code

17.46.010 - Purpose. ¶

The keeping of animals in the RA and RPD zones is intended to provide the residents an opportunity for recreational enjoyment. The animals permitted in this chapter are not to be kept for commercial breeding programs.

(Prior code § 1892 (part))

17.46.020 - Type and number permitted. ¶

A.

Animals shall be permitted up to the total quantity by type (i.e., small animals, medium animals, etc.) in accordance with the property zoning as follows:

Animal Type	RAE	RA-20,000	RA-15,000	RA-10,000	RPD +12,000	RPD 12,000-
1. Cats	4	4	4	4	4	2
2. Dogs	4	4	4	4	4	2
3. Very Small Animals (such as canaries, love birds, parakeets, similar household birds, chipmunks, squirrels, guinea pigs, hamsters, non-poisonous snakes)	24	24	24	24	12	12
4. Small Animals (such as chickens, rabbits, quail, chukars)	24	24	24	24	12	12
5. Medium Animals (Goats, sheep)	4	4	4	0	2	0
6. Other Animals	Subject to special use permit.
7. Bees (hives)	Subject to special use permit and		subject to development standards in Section 17.46.050.
	2	2	2	2	0	0

B.

Animals less than six months old shall not be counted for purpose of determining the number of animals that may be kept.

(Prior code § 1892 (a), (b))

17.46.030 - Exceptions. ¶

The planning commission may permit animals other than those specifically listed in Section 17.46.020 by special use permit under Chapter 17.70 of this code if it finds:

A.

That the quantities and types of animals are no more objectionable than the other animals permitted in the district;

B.

That the granting of the permit would otherwise meet the criteria for the issuance of a special use permit.

(Prior code § 1892 (c))

17.46.040 - Development standards. ¶

A.

No animals referred to in Section 17.46.020(A) may be housed in the front yard.

No animals referred to in Section 17.46.020(A)(3) through (7) may be housed less than thirty-five feet from any dwelling unit.

C.

All animal-keeping areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Surface water, solid waste and manure shall not be permitted to accumulate.

D.

No animals referred to in Section 17.46.020(A)(3) through (6) may be kept closer than five feet from a property line.

E.

No beehive may be kept closer than thirty-five feet from any property line or public right-of-way or riding or hiking trail.

F.

An additional number of animals specifically permitted herein may be allowed by the planning commission by special use permit under Chapter 17.70 of this code.

(Ord. 629 § 18, 2005; prior code § 1892 (d))

Chapter 17.47 - SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL RENTALS