City Council Approves Backyard Chickens, Goats, Bees

Before the city adopted its urban agriculture policy, Kaya de Barbaro was forced to send her chickens, Oscar and Owl, into hiding. | Photo Credit: Sam Hodgson

What’s AllowedChickens:Roosters prohibited, up to 25 chickens with varying setback requirementsBees: Two hives 30 feet from neighboring residence, 50 feet from public right-of-way Goats: Two de-horned miniature goats with certain setback and space requirements Community Gardens: Onsite retail allowed once per week Learn more here

By Adrian Florido

On Tuesday, the San Diego City Council voted unanimously to allow chickens, bees and goats as backyard pets, making San Diego the latest of many cities nationwide to pass laws promoting urban agriculture.

Advocates asked the Council to allow the animals so residents could supply their own food – eggs from chickens, honey from bees, milk and cheese from goats.

The council also allowed two new types of businesses: produce stands and small neighborhood farms where owners can grow and sell produce on site.

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