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Pets, chickens and bees in Dana Point

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

What Dana Point's code says

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Bees	No, keeping bees is not allowed. Applies: Applies in residential districts. § 9.07.190 · code text The keeping of livestock (as defined in Section 9.75.120), poultry or bees;
Chickens	No, keeping poultry is not allowed. Applies: Applies in residential districts. § 9.07.190 · code text The keeping of livestock (as defined in Section 9.75.120), poultry or bees;
Coop setback	At least 25 feet away. Applies: Overnight animal structures, except dog houses or rabbit hutches; distance from any neighboring home or any area where a home may legally be built. § 9.07.190 · code text Within 25 feet of any adjoining existing residential structure, or any area where a residential structure may be legally located if no residential structure exists;
Large animals	At most 1 animal on lots under 15,000 square feet; at most 2 on lots over 15,000 square feet. Applies: Domesticated livestock in residential districts, with a use agreement and an animal permit. § 9.07.190 · code text That there shall be no more than one animal on lots less than 15,000 square feet in size and that a maximum of two animals may be permitted on lots over 15,000 square feet in size.
Permit	An animal permit from the Orange County Health Care Agency, plus a use agreement with the City. Applies: Applies to keeping domesticated livestock. § 9.07.190 · code text The keeping of up to two domesticated livestock, as defined in Section 9.75.120, is permitted in all residential districts subject to the execution of a use agreement with the City of Dana Point and the issuance of an animal permit by the Orange County Health Care Agency.
Pet limit	Up to 3 dogs, cats or other small animals over 4 months old. Applies: Applies in all residential districts. § 9.07.190 · code text The keeping of three or fewer dogs, cats, or other small animals over the age of four months is permitted in all residential districts. 4 to 6 domesticated animals over 4 months old need a use agreement and an animal permit. Applies: Applies in residential districts. § 9.07.190 · code text The keeping of between four and six domesticated animals over the age of four months shall be in compliance with the applicable provisions of Section 10.03.190 of the Municipal Code. Keeping more than 6 animals over 4 months old is not allowed. § 9.07.190 · code text The keeping of more than six animals over the age of four months;

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Can I keep chickens or bees at my home in Dana Point?

Dana Point's code: No, keeping poultry is not allowed. (Applies in residential districts.) (§ 9.07.190); No, keeping bees is not allowed. (Applies in residential districts.) (§ 9.07.190).

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