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Pets, chickens and bees in Lompoc

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

What Lompoc's code says

Lompoc code What Lompoc's code adds
Bees
  • No hive within 600 feet of any home (other than the beekeeper's), hospital, school, church, office, store, hotel or apartment.
    Also applies to any other place where people live.
    § 6.04.110 · code text
    No person shall keep any hive of bees within 600 feet of any residence (not including the residence of the beekeeper), hospital, school, church, office building, store, hotel, apartment house, or any other place of habitation.
Large animals
  • Cows, calves and goats must be at least 100 feet from any home other than the keeper's own.
    § 6.04.080 · code text
    No person shall keep, within the City, any cow, calf or goat, within 100 feet of any dwelling other than his or her own.
  • Small farm animals are allowed, up to the size of a yearling sheep at maturity.
    Applies: 4-H, FFA or approved educational or scientific projects in R-A and R-1 districts; no breeding; limited to 8 months.
    § 6.04.140 · code text
    The keeping of such animals shall be limited to household pets as defined in Section 7013 of the Zoning Ordinance, including small farm animals up to and including those which normally at maturity reach the size of yearling sheep.
Pet limit
  • No more than 4 dogs over 4 months old.
    Applies: Any premises except a licensed commercial business or kennel.
    § 6.04.120 · code text
    No person shall keep, harbor or maintain or cause or allow to be kept, harbored or maintained, more than four dogs over four months of age on any premises other than in a commercial establishment or kennel operating in accordance with City and State regulations and permit and licensing requirements.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Lompoc's code: No hive within 600 feet of any home (other than the beekeeper's), hospital, school, church, office, store, hotel or apartment. (Also applies to any other place where people live.) (§ 6.04.110).

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