The intent and purpose of this chapter is to establish regulations
and procedures applicable to unusual uses of land where the circumstances
and conditions require special attention, and where the application
of this chapter during the course of the administration and enforcement
results in the inconsistency with the general intent and purpose thereof.
(Prior code § 9213.01)
Regulations governing the keeping of animals, poultry and fowl
shall be as set out in this chapter.
(Prior code § 9213.02)
No person shall keep or maintain more than three dogs and/or
cats, or any combination thereof totaling three, being more than three
months of age upon any lot or premises located in any residential
zone of the city. Such dogs and/or cats shall be kept only for the
personal use and enjoyment of the occupants of the premises upon which
such dogs or cats are so kept or maintained.
(Prior code § 9213.02 (D))
No person shall keep or maintain any combination of poultry,
fowl, rabbits or small animals exceeding nine, or more than three
of each type, kind or species upon any lot or premises in any residential
zone, except in the R-E zone. In the R-E zone, no person shall keep
or maintain any combination of poultry, fowl, rabbits or small animals
exceeding twenty for each ten thousand square feet of lot area. These
restrictions shall apply regardless of the age of such poultry, fowl,
rabbits or small animals.
(Prior code § 9213.02 (E))
A. Permit—Required
When. No person shall keep or maintain on any property zoned or used
for residential uses and purposes more than three pigeons, in any
residential zone. A conditional use permit is required to maintain
pigeons greater than the amount identified above. Compliance with
the keeping and care of pigeons is required at all times.
B. Keeping
and Care of Pigeons. In addition to the terms and provisions of any
conditional use permit issued for maintenance and care of pigeons,
each permittee shall at all times comply with the following conditions:
1. All
feed shall be stored in containers which offer protection against
rodents;
2. All
pigeon droppings and food scraps shall be removed from the premises
at least once a week, and disposed of in a sanitary manner;
3. The
lofts or pigeon houses shall be soundly constructed, properly maintained
and adequately landscaped to blend with and conform to the surrounding
area;
4. The
lofts or pigeon houses shall be maintained in a sanitary condition
and in compliance with all health regulations of the city of Pico
Rivera;
5. City
officers, or the health representatives of the city, shall have the
right to inspect each such loft and pigeon house at such time as they
deem advisable;
6. No
permittee shall maintain at any time in excess of the number of pigeons
authorized under this section or by any conditional use permit;
7. The
lofts or pigeon houses shall not be located closer than thirty-five
feet from any opening in a habitable building.
(Ord. 1007 § 4, 2004; Ord. 1015 § 4, 2004)
A. No
horse shall be kept or maintained on any lot or parcel of land in
any residential zone, except in the R-E zone. In the R-E zone, no
such horse shall be kept or maintained on any property having less
than ten thousand square feet of lot area. Any lot or parcel of land
containing ten thousand square feet of lot area or more may keep and
maintain such horse(s), including their respective offspring (up to
one year of age); provided, however, that there shall be not less
than ten thousand square feet of lot area for horses so kept and maintained
for the first two and not less than five thousand square feet of lot
area for each animal thereafter. A maximum of four horses (to include
offspring up to one year of age) may be kept on premises. Such horses
shall only be kept for the personal use and enjoyment of the occupants
of the property or premises.
B. All areas devoted to and utilized for the keeping and maintenance of horses shall be subject to the following minimum requirements, and such requirements shall also be subject to the provisions of Chapter
18.42 of this title relative to property development regulations:
1. Corral
Size. Every corral to be provided shall have a minimum dimension of
not less than twelve feet, and shall contain not less than two hundred
forty square feet of area.
2. Box
Stalls. Every box stall to be provided shall have a minimum of twelve
feet of length and width.
3. Fencing.
Fencing to be provided shall be subject to the following:
a. Materials and Construction. Fencing may be constructed of wood, chain-link,
masonry, or metal equivalent in structural strength to the use and
employment of two-inch by six-inch wood railings installed horizontally
and spaced vertically eighteen inches on center; for use in conjunction
with stud stalls, such railings to be installed horizontally shall
be spaced vertically twelve inches on center.
b. Fence Posts. Fence posts may be constructed of wood, metal or concrete,
equivalent in structural strength to four-inch by six-inch wood posts
installed vertically and spaced horizontally six feet on center; for
use in conjunction with stud stalls, such posts to be installed vertically
shall be spaced horizontally four feet on center.
c. Fence Height. Fences to be provided for enclosures shall be maintained
not less than five feet in height. For use in conjunction with stud
stalls, such fence shall be maintained not less than six feet in height.
4. Roofed
Area. In conjunction with corrals, a roofed area shall be provided
having minimum dimensions of not less than eight feet in width and
twelve feet in length.
5. Water
Facilities. Running, potable water facilities shall be provided within
fifty feet of each stall and/or corral, and such facilities shall
be maintained accessible thereto by the animals to be served thereby.
6. Maintenance.
All stalls and corrals shall be continuously maintained with preservatives,
fasteners and other materials so as to maintain appearance and prevent
deterioration and animal escape.
7. Containment
Devices. Substantial and acceptable locking and/or latching devices
shall be provided and installed on all gates and doors to animal areas
located thereon in such a manner so as to be inaccessible to animals
and small children for the prevention of animal escape and unauthorized
entry.
8. Feeding
Facilities. Feeding facilities and/or boxes shall be provided in each
corral and/or box stall, located in such a manner so as to be maintained
above ground, and such facilities shall be maintained accessible thereto
by the animals to be served thereby.
9. Hay
and Grain Storage. The storage of hay shall take place on a Portland
cement concrete slab floor, or stored not less than eighteen inches
above ground. Such storage of hay shall not exceed a height above
ground level greater than twelve feet, and shall not be located less
than five feet from any property line. The storage of grain shall
be confined to rodent-proof containers only.
10. Drainage. All areas adjacent to any pen, coop, stable, stall, barn,
corral, grazing or workout or training areas, or other building structures
and areas where animals are kept and maintained, shall be graded to
drain away from such facilities so as to prevent ponding and insect
harborage.
11. Dust Control. All areas used as arenas for exercising, training or
exhibition of animals shall be continuously maintained in a dust-free
manner at all times by dampening with an approved sprinkler system
or other acceptable means for the prevention of detrimental and nuisance
affects of dust emission to surrounding properties.
(Prior code § 9213.02 (F); Ord. 1126 § 9, 2018)
A. The
keeping and maintenance of animals, poultry and/or fowl, as provided
for in this chapter, shall comply with all regulations and provisions
of the health and sanitation laws of the city. In addition thereto,
no animal, poultry or fowl, nor any pen, coop, stable, barn, corral,
grazing area or other structures or areas where animals, poultry or
fowl may be kept or maintained shall be kept or maintained within
thirty-five feet of any residence, dwelling or other building used
for human habitation or occupancy. No such keeping or maintenance
shall be within twenty-five feet of any public street, nor within
ten feet of any portion of an adjoining residential zoned property.
When such adjoining property is a lot containing twenty thousand square
feet or more lot area such ten-foot distance is not required.
B. All
premises and facilities upon which animals, poultry or fowl are permitted
to be kept shall be maintained in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition
at all times. All manure shall be removed at least once each week,
and all premises and facilities shall be treated weekly with biologically,
ecologically and environmentally approved pesticides for the control
of odors, insects and rodents which in any way can be considered a
clear and present nuisance or detriment to the health, safety, comfort,
welfare, peace and/or tranquility of the general public.
(Prior code § 9213.02 (G))
No person shall keep or maintain any sheep, goats, cattle, jacks, jennies, burros or any other type or kind of livestock on any property or premises within the city in any residential or commercial zone classification, except as may otherwise be regulated and permitted as set forth in Sections
18.50.040,
18.50.050 and
18.50.060 of this chapter.
(Prior code § 9213.02 (B))
No person shall keep or maintain upon any property or premises
in the city, any crowing rooster, peacock, guinea fowl, geese, or
any other animal, poultry or fowl which by any sound or cry shall
unreasonably disturb the peace, quiet, urban environment, tranquility
or welfare of the public generally.
(Prior code § 9213.02(C))
No person shall keep, maintain, cause or otherwise permit to
be kept or maintained, any of the following on any property or premises
within the city:
B. Dangerous
or poisonous reptiles, except in scientific biological laboratories
or educational institutions;
C. Lions,
tigers, elephants; all species of monkeys, apes, chimpanzees; or similar
such animals which shall be considered wild and/or dangerous by their
nature or ancestry;
D. Bees.
No person shall keep or maintain, or allow to be kept or maintained,
upon premises owned or controlled by him, her or it, in the city,
a hive of bees. This provision shall not apply to the keeping of bees
within an educational institution for study or observation, or within
a physician's office or laboratory for medical research, treatment
or other scientific purposes, provided they are not permitted to fly
at large; or
E. Any
other animals, poultry or fowl not specifically provided for in this
chapter.
(Prior code § 9213.02(A); Ord. 765 § 48, 1989)