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Council requests study of animal‑keeping rules in residential zones
Summary
Councilmember Armando Carmona asked staff to prepare a report and possible study session to review and update municipal codes on animal keeping (horses, chickens, goats) in residential areas, citing inconsistent county-derived rules and local concerns.
Councilmember Armando Carmona asked staff to review municipal codes governing animal keeping in residential zones and to return with examples and recommendations for simplifying and updating those rules.
Carmona said the current regulations—largely inherited from county code—are strict and sometimes subjective, limiting the number of animals (horses, chickens, goats) residents may keep. He proposed a staff report comparing regional approaches and suggested the council consider changes based on lot size or setback approaches. Councilmembers agreed to a study session and asked staff to provide models from similar cities and options for balancing resident needs and neighborhood impacts.
Councilmember comments emphasized preserving a balance between avoiding overregulation and providing clear, workable rules for residents in areas with historic animal-keeping traditions, including Sky Country, Glen Avon and Mira Loma.
