Can I keep a goat?
Hesperia -
16.16.080 Accessory uses permitted in R-1 district. 4-E
v. Small livestock, except “buck” goats, with an educational animal permit issued
pursuant to the requirements of Section 16.16.080(F). (Ord. 250 Exh. A (part),
1998; Ord. 202 § 3, 1995; Ord. 165 Exh. A, 1993)
16.16.280 Uses permitted in A-1 district.: F-2. Small livestock, with the number of
goats, sheep and similar animals limited to twelve (12) per acre of total ground area,
with no more than one male goat, or
Victorville -7.04.035 Keeping of household pets.
(3) The following pets shall be allowed on lots larger than half-acre gross with
approval of a pet permit:
(A) Up to two monkeys;
(B) Up to two horses if otherwise permitted in the zoning regulation;
(C) One cow if otherwise permitted in the zoning regulation;
(D) One sheep if otherwise permitted in zoning regulation;
(E) Up to three poultry;
(F) Up to three geese;
(G) Up to two pot-bellied pigs;
(H) Up to two llamas or two alpacas;
(I) One goat.
San Bernardino County - 84.0305 - 10 female goats per acre.
Los Angeles County
Zone A-1: Light Agriculture
Permitted Uses:
Greenhouses and raising of cattle, horses, sheep, goats, poultry, birds, earthworms,
etc. (22.24.070)
Zone R-1 22.52.320 Livestock kept as pets--Restrictions generally. Sheep and goats
- One over six months of age for each 5,000 square feet of lot area.
Many people wonder if they can keep a goat on their property. Here are excerpts from
a few municipal codes to help you figure out whether goats are permitted in your area.
Please remember that every area requires any animal you keep to be well cared for,
fed and watered properly, fenced properly and to have adequate shelter.
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