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Pets, chickens and bees in Chino Hills

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

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Permit	An Equestrian and Large Animal Use Permit (EUP) is required. Applies: Equestrian and Large Animal Overlay District; more than 100 animals, or more than the per-acre maximums. § 16.33.080 · code text Maximum number of animals shall not exceed one hundred (100) without an Equestrian and Large Animal Use Permit.
Pet limit	No more than 3 dogs and cats in total, with at most 2 dogs. Applies: An apartment or condominium unit. § 6.08.030 · code text It is unlawful for the occupants of any apartment or condominium as defined in this chapter to keep in such apartment or condominium more than three animals (i.e., dogs and cats), of which no more than two such animals shall be dogs. No more than 5 dogs and cats in total, with at most 3 dogs. Applies: Homes in residential zones, except apartments and condos, on lots no larger than 7,200 square feet. § 6.08.020 · code text It is unlawful for the occupants of any dwelling unit in a residential zone, district, area, or planned unit development, excepting an apartment or condominium, to keep in the City more than five total animals (i.e., dogs and cats), of which no more than three such animals shall be dogs.

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