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Pets, chickens and bees in Indio

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

What Indio's code says

Indio code What Indio's code adds
Bees
  • Hives in rear yards, or interior side yards in DE-1 and DET-3; at least 20 feet from any property line.
    Applies: Only DE-1, DET-3 and SN-4 zones on residential, institutional or school lots; a solid flyway barrier at least 6 feet tall.
    § 4.04.03 · code text
    Beehives shall only be located in rear yards and shall be placed a minimum of 20 feet from any property line, except that in the DE-1 and DET-3 zoning beehives also may be placed in the interior side yards.
Chickens
  • Up to 5 poultry and rabbits combined.
    Applies: On lots of 8,000 to 12,999 sq ft in residential zones where Table 2.02.02-1 allows them. More needs Planning Commission approval (Conditional Use Permit).
    § 4.04.02 · code text
    | Poultry and Rabbits | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | Max. 25 |
Coop setback
  • At least 10 feet from any property line and 20 feet from the nearest neighboring home.
    Applies: Applies to shelters and fenced areas for small livestock and poultry.
    § 4.04.02 · code text
    Be located no less than 10 feet from any property line and at least 20 feet from the nearest neighboring dwelling.
Large animals
  • 0 animals for cattle, swine, llamas, alpacas, goats, sheep and other livestock.
    Applies: Lots of 8,000 to 19,999 sq ft in residential zones allowing livestock. Miniature, pygmy, dwarf goats: up to 2; more needs a Conditional Use Permit.
    § 4.04.02 · code text
    | Cattle, Swine, Llamas, Alpacas, Goats, Sheep, and Other Livestock Not Prohibited By This Chapter | 0 | 0 | 2 1 | 4 1 | Max. 5 |
  • Horses, mules and donkeys: 0 animals.
    Applies: Residential lots of 8,000 to 19,999 square feet.
    § 4.04.02 · code text
    | Horses, Mules, and Donkeys | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | Max. 4 per acre |
Pet limit
  • Up to 4 dogs or cats, or a mix, over 4 months old.
    Applies: Applies in all zones that allow homes.
    § 4.04.02 · code text
    Up to four dogs or cats or a combination, over four months of age.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I keep chickens or bees at my home in Indio?

Indio's code: Up to 5 poultry and rabbits combined. (On lots of 8,000 to 12,999 sq ft in residential zones where Table 2.02.02-1 allows them. More needs Planning Commission approval (Conditional Use Permit).) (§ 4.04.02); Hives in rear yards, or interior side yards in DE-1 and DET-3; at least 20 feet from any property line. (Only DE-1, DET-3 and SN-4 zones on residential, institutional or school lots; a solid flyway barrier at least 6 feet tall.) (§ 4.04.03).

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