Pets, chickens and bees in Colusa County: the local rules

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Pet limit	Up to 4 small household pets. Applies: Applies in all residential and transitional zones. § 44-4.110.010 · code text The keeping of up to four small domestic household pets is allowed in all residential and transitional zones. Up to 6 small household pets. Applies: Residential and transitional zones; parcels over 10,000 square feet. § 44-4.110.010 · code text For parcels that exceed ten thousand square feet, up to six small domestic household pets may be kept. Up to 8 small household pets, with no more than 6 of the same species. Applies: Residential and transitional zones, parcels over 1 acre; up to 8 puppies and kittens do not count. § 44-4.110.010 · code text For parcels that exceed one acre, up to eight small domestic household pets may be kept, provided that there are no more than six animals of the same species Up to 8 puppies or kittens do not count toward the pet limit. § 44-4.110.010 · code text Up to eight immature animals (i.e., puppies and kittens) shall not count against the total number of animals allowed.

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Residential zones allow up to 4 small pets, 6 on parcels over 10,000 sq ft, and 8 on parcels over 1 acre.

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