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Pets, chickens and bees in Alturas

Alturas's own rules on pets, chickens and bees, with the code text for every value.

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Each rule below links to the section of the Alturas Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Alturas's code says

Alturas code What Alturas's code adds
Chickens
  • Yes. No more than 7 poultry in total on a property.
    Applies: Not allowed on property with multifamily housing. Crowing roosters are not allowed.
    § 4-10 · code text
    No person may keep, harbor, or maintain more than seven total poultry on any property within the city.
Coop setback
  • Coops must be at least 15 feet from any property line and any dwelling unit.
    Applies: Applies to all coops.
    § 4-10 · code text
    Coops must be kept at least 15 feet away from any property line and any dwelling unit.
Large animals
  • Cattle, horses, mules, burros, swine, goats, sheep, turkeys, geese and other livestock or poultry need an administrative permit.
    Applies: The ban does not cover chickens and ducks.
    § 4-11 · code text
    No person may keep, harbor, or maintain on any premises within the city any bovine, equine, mule, burro, swine, goat, sheep, turkey, goose, or other domestic livestock or poultry, excluding chickens and ducks in the city limits. Unless, they receive an administrative permit through the City of Alturas and comply with Section 28.31.030, Animal categories (including enclosure and shelter requirements).
Permit
  • You need an administrative permit from the City of Alturas.
    Applies: Applies to cattle, horses, mules, burros, pigs, goats, sheep, turkeys, geese, or other livestock or poultry other than chickens and ducks.
    § 4-11 · code text
    Unless, they receive an administrative permit through the City of Alturas and comply with Section 28.31.030, Animal categories (including enclosure and shelter requirements).

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Frequently asked questions

Can I keep chickens or bees at my home in Alturas?

Alturas's code: Yes. No more than 7 poultry in total on a property. (Not allowed on property with multifamily housing. Crowing roosters are not allowed.) (§ 4-10); Coops must be at least 15 feet from any property line and any dwelling unit. (Applies to all coops.) (§ 4-10).

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