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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
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