Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 16 — ZONING›Part III — USE STANDARDS
Vallejo Municipal Code Ch. 16.306 Animal Keeping and Services
Vallejo Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Vallejo
Cite as: Vallejo Municipal Code Chapter 16.306 · Text as of 2026-10-04
16.306.01 - Animal keeping.¶
The keeping of animals is permitted when accessory to a residential use in any residential zoning district consistent with the requirements of Chapter 7.24 of the Vallejo Municipal Code and the provisions of this chapter.
16.306.02 - Number of animals allowed.¶
On any lot in a residential zoning district, or in conjunction with any residential use in any other district, a total of eight animals (domestic or exotic) may be kept on one lot, of which not more than four may be dogs, and four cats and not more than one may be a pot-bellied pig. In addition to the eight-animal total, poultry and other animals may be kept in compliance with the following requirements:
A. Roosters are prohibited.
B. Chickens, ducks, and geese shall be kept in a securely fenced area within the rear yard of a residential property and a coop and pen are provided. The coop and pen shall meet the following requirements:
Setbacks. Coops for keeping of hens shall be set back a minimum of five feet from side or rear property lines. Coops shall be located a minimum of twenty feet from habitable structures on adjacent properties; greater distances are encouraged where practicable.
Coop height. Coops shall be no taller than six feet in height.
Coop and pen design and maintenance.
The coop and pen shall be designed, constructed, and maintained so that the hens are securely contained at all times.
- Ongoing maintenance and care. The coop and pen shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. All enclosures shall be constructed and maintained to prevent rats or other rodents from being harbored underneath, within, or within the walls of the enclosure. All feed and other items associated with hen keeping shall be managed to minimize contact with rodents.
C. Large livestock. The keeping of large livestock, including bovines, horses, mules, burros, is permitted subject to compliance with the requirements of the zoning district where the property is located and the following provisions:
Livestock farming is limited to the raising, feeding, maintaining and breeding of livestock.
Livestock shall not be permitted to run at large in the city or be pastured, herded, staked or tied on any private property without the consent of the owner.
Animal raising excludes animal feed yards and slaughtering of livestock.
TABLE 16.306-A: NUMBER OF ANIMALS AND POULTRY ALLOWED TYPE OF ANIMAL
| Chickens | 10 regardless of lot size |
|---|---|
| Ducks or Rabbits | 10 per 20,000 sq. ft. |
| Pigeons | 25 pigeons per 20,000 sq. ft. |
| Hogs, pigs, horses, mules or bovines | One per 20,000 sq. ft. |
| Goats, sheep, or similar | 3 per 20,000 sq. ft. |
16.306.03 - Animal sales and services.¶
A. Kennels. There shall be no kennels within two hundred feet of a residential use or residentially zoning district.
B. Veterinary (small animals). There shall be no veterinary facilities within two hundred feet of a residential use or residentially zoned district.
16.306.04 - Beekeeping.¶
In addition to the animals permitted in subsection (B), a maximum of three hives is permitted subject to the requirements of Chapter 7.38 of the Vallejo Municipal Code and the following standards:
A. Hives shall not be located within ten feet of any rear or side property line or within forty feet of the front property line.
B. Hives shall be located a minimum of twenty feet from habitable structures on adjacent properties.
C. The director may approve reduced setbacks subject to approval of a minor use permit pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 16.606, Minor and Major Use Permits.
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