Pets, chickens and bees in Woodlake: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Woodlake Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Woodlake's code says

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Chickens	Yes, up to 4 hens. Applies: Single-family homes. § 6.08.090 · code text A total of not more than four chicken hens may be kept and maintained in a clean and sanitary environment.
Coop setback	At least 25 feet from any home. Applies: Any part of a coop or similar structure. § 6.08.090 · code text No part of any structure (i.e., coop) shall be located less than twenty-five (25) feet from any residence.
Pet limit	Up to 4 dogs and 3 cats over 4 months old, and 3 reptiles; 6 household pets total. § 6.08.080 · code text The maximum number of household pets allowed in a household or on any premises or dwelling shall be as follows: More household pets may be kept temporarily with permission. Applies: Temporary, with permission from the city administrator or designee. § 6.08.080 · code text The city administrator or his/her designee may allow the occupant of a household to maintain additional household pets on a temporary basis,

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

Woodlake's code: Yes, up to 4 hens. (Single-family homes.) (§ 6.08.090); At least 25 feet from any home. (Any part of a coop or similar structure.) (§ 6.08.090).

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