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Pets, chickens and bees in Winters

Winters's own rules on pets, chickens and bees, with the code text for every value.

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Large animals
  • 1 large animal for each 20,000 gross square feet of lot.
    Applies: Lots of at least 1 acre; animals kept in a fenced area with a shed.
    § 17.84.010 · code text
    One large domestic animal may be kept on a lot for each twenty thousand (20,000) gross square feet of lot size.
  • Enclosures at least 50 feet from neighbors' homes and 20 feet from side or rear lines; not in front setback.
    § 17.84.010 · code text
    No part of the large animal enclosure shall be located within fifty (50) feet of any neighboring dwelling, within the front yard setback, or within twenty (20) feet of a side or rear property line.
Permit
  • Zoning administrator approval is required.
    Applies: Applies to exotic animals, allowed only in A-1 and R-R districts.
    § 17.84.010 · code text
    Exotic animals may only be permitted in A-1 (general agriculture) and R-R (rural residential) districts subject to obtaining approval of the zoning administrator.
Pet limit
  • Up to 4 small domestic animals.
    Applies: On any parcel; small pets kept indoors at all times are not limited.
    § 17.84.010 · code text
    Up to four small domestic animals may be kept on any parcel.

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