Pets, chickens and bees in Clovis: the local rules

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

What Clovis's code says

Clovis code What Clovis's code adds
Bees	No, except as part of an existing agricultural operation. § 6.1.306 · code text No person shall keep or maintain within the City any stand of bees except in conjunction with an existing agricultural operation.
Large animals	No more than 2 Vietnamese potbellied pigs at a single-family home; not allowed in multiple-family dwellings. § 6.1.302 · code text (c) No more than two (2) Vietnamese potbellied pigs shall be permitted at any one single-family residence. Pigs are prohibited from any multiple-family dwelling. Vietnamese potbellied pigs over 22 inches tall or over 120 pounds are not allowed. § 6.1.302 · code text (d) Vietnamese potbellied pigs in excess of twenty-two inches (22") in height or weighing over one hundred twenty (120) pounds shall be prohibited.
Pet limit	Up to 3 dogs. § 6.1.301 · code text (a) Three (3) dogs; Up to 3 cats. § 6.1.301 · code text (b) Three (3) cats; Up to 2 Vietnamese potbellied pigs. § 6.1.301 · code text (c) Two (2) Vietnamese potbellied pigs; Up to 3 reptiles. § 6.1.301 · code text (d) Three (3) reptiles; No more than 3 dogs, cats and potbellied pigs combined. § 6.1.301 · code text (e) The combined maximum number of dogs, cats, and potbellied pigs shall be three (3) animals; No more than 3 other household pets combined (not dogs, cats, potbellied pigs or reptiles). § 6.1.301 · code text (f) The combined maximum number of all household pets other than dogs, cats, potbellied pigs and reptiles shall be three (3) animals; No more than 6 household pets in total. § 6.1.301 · code text (g) The combined total of all household pets shall be six (6) animals. The Supervisor of Animal Services may allow extra pets on a temporary basis, with conditions. Applies: Applies when removing the animals would endanger their health and well-being. § 6.1.301 · code text The Supervisor of Animal Services may allow the occupant of the premises to maintain additional household pets on a temporary basis, and on such terms and conditions as the Supervisor of Animal Services may require, if the Supervisor of Animal Services determines that removal of the animal(s) would be dangerous to the health and well-being of the animal(s).

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Clovis's code: No, except as part of an existing agricultural operation. (§ 6.1.306).

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