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Pets, chickens and bees in Folsom
Folsom's own rules on pets, chickens and bees, with the code text for every value.
Each rule below links to the section of the Folsom Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.
What Folsom's code says
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Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep chickens or bees at my home in Folsom?
Folsom's code: Yes, up to 6 chickens as pets; no roosters. (Applies in any zone other than agricultural or agricultural combining districts.) (§ 7.04.080); At least 5 feet from any property line and 20 feet from neighboring homes. (Applies to pet chickens, ducks, pigeons and rabbits outside agricultural or agricultural combining districts.) (§ 7.04.080).
General information, not legal advice.
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