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Pets, chickens and bees in San Fernando

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

What San Fernando's code says

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Bees
  • Only if the hive is at least 300 feet from any other home and 100 feet from every property line.
    § 14-5 · code text
    No person shall establish or maintain any hive or box where bees are kept or keep any bees on any premises in the city within 300 feet of any dwelling other than that of the owner of such bees or within 100 feet of any exterior boundary of the property on which the hive or box is located
Chickens
  • Up to 50 chickens or other poultry without a permit; more needs a health officer permit.
    Applies: Lots of 7,500 square feet or less; poultry under 6 months old are not counted.
    § 14-4 · code text
    It shall be unlawful for any person to keep more than 50 chickens or poultry of any kind, except that poultry less than six months old shall not be included as coming under such limitation, or more than 20 rabbits or hares upon any lot, enclosure or premises having an area of 7,500 square feet or less without first obtaining a permit from the health officer.
Permit
  • A permit from the health officer is required.
    Applies: Keeping more than 50 poultry or more than 20 rabbits or hares on a lot of 7,500 square feet or less.
    § 14-4 · code text
    It shall be unlawful for any person to keep more than 50 chickens or poultry of any kind, except that poultry less than six months old shall not be included as coming under such limitation, or more than 20 rabbits or hares upon any lot, enclosure or premises having an area of 7,500 square feet or less without first obtaining a permit from the health officer.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I keep chickens or bees at my home in San Fernando?

San Fernando's code: Up to 50 chickens or other poultry without a permit; more needs a health officer permit. (Lots of 7,500 square feet or less; poultry under 6 months old are not counted.) (§ 14-4); Only if the hive is at least 300 feet from any other home and 100 feet from every property line. (§ 14-5).

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