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Pets, chickens and bees in San Clemente

San Clemente'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 San Clemente Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What San Clemente's code says

San Clemente code What San Clemente's code adds
Bees
  • Yes, with a permit.
    Applies: Within the city.
    § 6.28.060 · code text
    It shall be unlawful for any person to have, keep, or maintain any hive or swarm of bees within the city without a permit.
Pet limit
  • Keeping 4 or more dogs or cats over 4 months old requires a private kennel permit.
    Applies: Any combination of dogs and cats; does not apply to holders of a valid animal rescue permit.
    § 6.24.010 · code text
    any person keeping four or more dogs or cats over four months in age, or any combination thereof, is first required to obtain a private kennel permit pursuant to San Clemente Municipal Code Section 6.20.010.
  • No more than 6 animals, other than dogs or cats, over 4 months old, in any combination.
    Applies: On any residential property, unless the code expressly allows more.
    § 6.24.010 · code text
    Keeping more than six animals other than dogs or cats over four months in age, or any combination thereof, on any residential property is prohibited except as may otherwise be expressly permitted by this title.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I keep chickens or bees at my home in San Clemente?

San Clemente's code: Yes, with a permit. (Within the city.) (§ 6.28.060).

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