San Ramon Municipal Code Ch. VII Raising of Chickens

Contents: D4-72 – Purpose D4-73 – Applicability and Standards D4-74 through D4-75 – Reserved

D4-72 – Purpose

This Chapter provides standards for the raising of chickens (hens only, roosters are prohibited) for personal and non-commercial purposes within applicable residential properties. Standards for the raising of chickens for commercial purposes are not included in this Chapter and are defined as “Animal Husbandry”.

D4-73 – Applicability and Standards A. Permitted Areas. The raising of chickens is permitted within residential properties with a lot size of 6,000 square feet or greater and have direct access to a private yard. B. Number of Hens. Up to five (5) hens may be allowed. C. Chicken Coop. A chicken coop or a structure for housing chickens shall meet the following standards: 1. A chicken coop shall be located in the backyard and shall meet the minimum required setback of the primary residence. See Figure 4-1 for an example chicken coop area. 2. The maximum height of a chicken coop shall be no taller than six (6) feet. 3. A chicken coop shall be: a. Thoroughly ventilated and fully enclosed with a solid roof; and b. Designed and constructed in a manner that the flock can be securely contained; and

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4. If a chicken coop or a structure for housing chickens is over four (4) feet in height, whether it is an individual structure or an integral part of other structures, the floor area of such a structure for housing chickens is subject to Zoning Ordinance section D4-26.E.1 (Maximum total floor area of accessory structures). Figure 4-1 – Example Chicken Coop Area

D4-74 through D4-75 – Reserved