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8.04.520 - Fowls and rabbits—Keeping.

Part of the Code of Ordinances of Commerce, CA.

Local law · Updated May 13, 2025 · 2,277 sections

The text

(a)

It is declared to be a nuisance, and it is unlawful for any person to keep, own and/or control hens, chickens, geese, ducks, turkeys, pheasants, doves, pigeons, squabs or similar fowls or rabbits, within fifty feet of any street line or within twenty-five feet of any property line, or within twenty-five feet of any dwelling house or structure used as a dwelling, church, school, hospital or place where food products are kept, stored, manufactured or served to the public. A violation of this section is an infraction, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars.

(b)

No person shall keep or maintain more than a total of five live fowls or rabbits on any lot or parcel within the city.

(Ord. 576 §2, 2004: Ord. 255 §1(part), 1978).