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Yucca Valley Municipal Code Ch. 9.21 Large Animal Overlay District
Yucca Valley Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-03 · Yucca Valley
Cite as: Yucca Valley Municipal Code Chapter 9.21 · Text as of 2026-10-03
9.21.010: PURPOSE:¶
The large animal (LA) overlay established by section 9.05.030, "Establishment Of Base Zoning And Overlay Districts", and chapter 9.15, "Overlay Districts", of this article 2, is created to allow for properties to have an increased number of animals and allows for reduced setbacks for animal keeping activity. (Ord. 253, 12-16-2014)
9.21.020: LOCATION REQUIREMENT:¶
The large animal overlay shall be designated: LA. (Ord. 253, 12-16-2014)
9.21.030: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:¶
A. Table 2-26, "Allowed Number Of Large Animals Within Large Animal Overlay District", of this section establishes the animal densities for those single-family residential land use districts located within the large animal overlay district.
TABLE 2-26
ALLOWED NUMBER OF LARGE ANIMALS
WITHIN LARGE ANIMAL OVERLAY DISTRICT
| Animal | Special Use Permit Required | Minimum Parcel Size | Livestock Densities | Maximum Number Of Nonexempt Animals Without Livestock Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy goat (male breeding goats) | No | 20,000 sq. ft. | 1 animal on the first 20,000 sq. ft., 1 animal for each additional 10,000 sq. ft. | 3 |
| Boar | Yes | 1 acre | 4 animals per 5 acres, with no additional animals allowed unless approved under livestock permit | 4 |
| Buffalo | Yes | 5 acres | 2 animals per 5 acres, 1 additional animal for each additional 5 acres | 2 |
| Bull | Yes | 5 acres | Maximum 4 animals on minimum 5 acres | 4 |
| Cattle | No | 20,000 sq. ft. | 4 animals on the first 20,000 sq. ft., 1 animal for each additional 10,000 sq. ft. | 23 |
| Emus and ostriches | No | 1 acre | 4 animals on the first 20,000 sq. ft., 1 animal for each additional 10,000 sq. ft. | 23 |
| Equine | No | 20,000 sq. ft. | 4 animals on the first 20,000 sq. ft., 1 animal for each additional 10,000 sq. ft. | 23 |
| Goats | No | 7,200 sq. ft. | 6 animals on the first 20,000 sq. ft., 1 animal for each additional 10,000 sq. ft. | 12 |
| Llamas and camelids | No | 20,000 sq. ft. | 1 acre minimum in RL and R-HR districts | 2 pair (male and female) per acre or 1 male and 3 females. Maximum 4 on first acre 2 additional for every 10,000 sq. ft. after first acre. Maximum 28. Over 28 requires livestock permit |
| Pig | No | 5 acres | 1 animal per acre, 1 animal for each additional 10,000 sq. ft. | 4 |
| Sheep | No | 7,200 sq. ft. | 6 animals on the first 20,000 sq. ft., 1 animal for each additional 10,000 sq. ft. | 12 |
(Ord. 253, 12-16-2014)
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