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Pets, chickens and bees in Tracy

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

What Tracy's code says

Tracy code What Tracy's code adds
Chickens
  • Allowed; more than 200 rabbits or poultry in all needs a special Council permit.
    Applies: No rooster over 4 months old within 50 feet of any dwelling, school, church or hospital.
    § 5.08.260 · code text
    If more than 200 in all, of such rabbits or poultry, except by special permit of the Council first had and obtained
Coop setback
  • At least 25 feet from any home, school, church or hospital.
    Applies: Applies to rabbits or poultry.
    § 5.08.260 · code text
    Within twenty-five (25) feet of any dwelling, school, church, or hospital, or,
  • At least 50 feet from any home, school, church or hospital.
    Applies: Applies when more than 30 rabbits or poultry are kept.
    § 5.08.260 · code text
    If more than thirty (30) in all of any such rabbits or poultry are kept, within fifty (50) feet of any dwelling, school, church or hospital.
Permit
  • A multiple pet permit is required.
    Applies: Applies to keeping more than 3 dogs and/or 3 cats at one home.
    § 5.08.420 · code text
    Any person who desires to keep more than three (3) dogs and/or three (3) cats at any single residence in the City must apply to Animal Services for a multiple pet permit.
Pet limit
  • Up to 3 dogs and 3 cats per home; more needs a multiple pet permit.
    § 5.08.420 · code text
    Any person who desires to keep more than three (3) dogs and/or three (3) cats at any single residence in the City must apply to Animal Services for a multiple pet permit.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Tracy's code: Allowed; more than 200 rabbits or poultry in all needs a special Council permit. (No rooster over 4 months old within 50 feet of any dwelling, school, church or hospital.) (§ 5.08.260); At least 25 feet from any home, school, church or hospital. (Applies to rabbits or poultry.) (§ 5.08.260).

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