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Pets, chickens and bees in San Bernardino

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

What San Bernardino's code says

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Pet limit
  • No more than 3 dogs 4 months or older.
    Applies: Any lot, unless the zoning code allows more.
    § 6.08.020 · code text
    It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to own, harbor or keep on or at any lot, premises or place more than three dogs which are four or more months of age, except as may be permitted by the provisions of Title 19.
  • No more than 5 cats 4 months or older.
    Applies: Any lot, unless the zoning code or this chapter allows more.
    § 6.10.020 · code text
    It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to own, harbor or keep on or at any lot, premises or place more than five cats which are four or more months of age, except as may be permitted by the provisions of Title 19 or as may be permitted by this chapter.
  • No more than 12 rabbits or guinea pigs in total.
    Applies: Within 150 feet of any building used or intended for people to live in.
    § 6.03.040 · code text
    It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to keep or cause to be kept more than 12 rabbits or guinea pigs, or any combination of each totaling 12, within 150 feet of any building or structure used or intended for human occupancy.
  • No more than 4 rabbits or guinea pigs.
    Applies: Within 50 feet of any building used or intended for people to live in.
    § 6.03.040 · code text
    It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to keep or cause to be kept more than four rabbits or guinea pigs within 50 feet of any building or structure used or intended for human occupancy.

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