Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 18 — ZONING›Article IV — SPECIAL AREA AND SPECIFIC USE REGULATIONS
Suisun City Municipal Code Ch. 18.58 Pets and Poultry in Residential Districts
Suisun City Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Suisun City
Cite as: Suisun City Municipal Code Chapter 18.58 · Text as of 2026-10-04
18.58.010 - Purpose.¶
The purpose of this chapter is to allow for the keeping of animals in residential neighborhoods for private use and enjoyment. Pets and animals may be kept in residential districts as defined in this chapter.
(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)
18.58.020 - Applicability.¶
This chapter applies to pets and poultry that may be reasonably accommodated in a residential neighborhood under the stipulations of this chapter. It does not apply to the commercial animal husbandry and sale.
(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)
18.58.030 - Definitions.¶
"Dangerous pets." Animals that under ordinary circumstances would pose a menace or public nuisance if not confined to a cage or pen.
"Pets." Animals kept for interest or companionship rather than for food or for the production of food products.
"Poultry." Domesticated fowl (chickens, guinea fowl, pea hens, etc.) which are not to exceed ten pounds at maturity.
(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)
18.58.040 - Pets in residential districts.¶
A. Pets may be kept in the RL, RM, RH and RMU districts.
B. No dangerous pets may be kept in residential districts unless such animals are kept securely locked in pens, cages, or other positive restraints.
C. All premises where pets are allowed must be kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
D. Numbers of adult pets are to be limited to those shown in the following table. Professional breeding stock may be kept in excess of these numbers, subject to a CUP and in compliance with County Code Chapter 4, Animal and Fowl, and Government Code section 25800-25803.
| Animal | Number of Adults Permitted |
|---|---|
| Cats | 3 |
| Dogs | 3 |
| Rabbits | 3 |
| Rodents (small caged animals) | Varies based on adequate space |
| Birds | Use by special review |
| Reptiles, amphibians or other exotic pets | Use by special review |
| Poultry | See Section 18.58.050 |
E. Manure shall be removed in a regular and reasonable manner or otherwise composted or spread in such a manner as to protect surface and groundwater, minimize the breeding of flies, and to control odors. Manure shall not be buried.
(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)
18.58.050 - Poultry in residential districts.¶
A. Poultry are permitted in the RL district only, and then only subject to the restrictions of this chapter.
B. Poultry shall consist of hens only. Roosters are not permitted in any residential district.
C. Poultry are to be limited to a maximum of three adults on a single residential property.
D. Poultry shall be confined to an enclosed cage, coop, or pen. The boundaries of poultry enclosures must have adequate space depending on species.
E. Poultry shall not be slaughtered on any residential property.
F. All poultry shall be registered with Solano County Animal Licensing.
(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)
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