Policy Database
Local Policy
Oakland,
California
Placing restrictions on the keeping of fowl
Oakland, Cal., Oakland Municipal Code, § 6.04.320 (2025).
Last Visited 3/31/26
Policy Summary
This law requires that any poultry or ducks must be kept at least 20ft from any dwelling, school, or church. It is prohibited to keep roosters.
State
California
Jurisdiction Name
Oakland
Jurisdiction Type
city
Population Size
200k-800k
Food System Topics
- Urban Agriculture
- Agricultural Production