Pets, chickens and bees in Antioch: the local rules

What Antioch's code says

Antioch code What Antioch's code adds
Bees	Yes, but only in an agricultural or open space zoning district, with a permit from the Animal Control Supervisor. Applies: Applies to agricultural or open space zoning districts. § 6-1.602 · code text Bees may only be kept in an agricultural or open space zoning district and with a permit from the Animal Control Supervisor.
Chickens	Up to 10 ducks, geese, chickens or other fowl in total without a permit. A rooster needs a permit. § 6-1.602 · code text It is unlawful for a person to keep or maintain more than ten total ducks, geese, chickens or other fowl, without a permit issued under § 6-1.601.
Coop setback	At least 20 feet from any dwelling, church or school. Applies: Applies to fowl enclosures. § 6-1.602 · code text Fowl shall be kept in enclosures located a minimum of 20 feet from any dwelling, church, or school (except with permission on school premises).
Large animals	Only in an enclosed area of at least 3/4 acre, and only with a permit. Applies: Applies to horses, mules, cows, sheep, goats, pigs or wild animals. Dogs, cats and other household pets are not included. § 6-1.602 · code text It is unlawful for a person to keep or maintain a horse, mule, cow, sheep, goat, pig, or wild animal, except dogs and cats and other household pets, except in an enclosed area for the animal of not less than three-fourths of an acre, and then only with a permit.
Permit	A permit is required for more than 10 domesticated adult rabbits. Applies: Applies to more than 10 domesticated adult rabbits on any parcel. § 6-1.602 · code text It is unlawful for a person to keep or maintain more than ten domesticated adult rabbits on any parcel within the city, without a permit issued under § 6-1.601. A permit from the Animal Control Supervisor is required. Applies: Applies to a member of a recognized racing pigeon club keeping banded racing pigeons or fancy birds. § 6-1.602 · code text A member of a recognized racing pigeon club may keep an unlimited number of banded racing pigeons or fancy birds upon obtaining a permit from the Animal Control Supervisor.
Pet limit	Over 3 licensed dogs needs a multiple pet or kennel permit; over 5 cats needs a permit. Applies: Applies to any residence. § 6-1.602 · code text It is unlawful for a person to keep more than three dogs that are required to be licensed at any residence in the city, without first obtaining a multiple pet or kennel permit under § 6-1.303.

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

Antioch's code: Up to 10 ducks, geese, chickens or other fowl in total without a permit. A rooster needs a permit. (§ 6-1.602); Yes, but only in an agricultural or open space zoning district, with a permit from the Animal Control Supervisor. (Applies to agricultural or open space zoning districts.) (§ 6-1.602).

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