HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances_2999ORDINANCE NO. 2999
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS AMENDING TITLE 6
(ANIMALS) AND TITLE 18 (ZONING REGULATIONS) UPDATING THE
LISTS OF PERMITTED AND ACCESSORY LAND USES AND UPDATING
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS PERTAINING TO THE RAISING OR
KEEPING OF HENS WITHIN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING
DISTRICTS.
WHEREAS, the City has initiated Ordinance Text Amendment No. 371 in accordance with
Chapter 18.204 of the Redlands Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the City has authority under its police power to impose land use regulations
and development standards for the protection of the public health, safety, and general welfare; and
WHEREAS, on December 9, 2025, the Planning Commission held a noticed public hearing
at which interested persons had an opportunity to testify in support of, or opposition to, Ordinance
Text Amendment No. 371; and
WHEREAS, on December 9, 2025, the Planning Commission recommended to the City
Council that proposed Ordinance Text Amendment No. 371 be approved; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Ordinance Text Amendment No. 371 is exempt from
environmental review in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental
Quality Act Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Government Code § 65854 and/or § 65090, on January
13, 2025, the City Clerk gave notice by publication in a newspaper of general circulation of the
holding of a public hearing at which the proposed Ordinance would be considered by City Council;
and
WHEREAS, on February 3, 2026, the City Council held a noticed public hearing at which
interested persons had an opportunity to testify in support of, or opposition to, the proposed
Ordinance. .
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Environmental Determination. The City Council has reviewed the matter
and, based upon the facts and information contained in the staff report, administrative record,
and written and oral testimony, hereby finds that this ordinance is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines
because: there is no possibility that the.Specific Plan Amendment(s) may have a significant
effect on the environment, as it would further ensure the proper maintenance and regulations for
the keeping of chickens (hens only) as an ancillary land use to the primary residential land
use(s) within the various single-family residential districts of specific plans within the City; and
Section 15378(b)(5) for organizational and administrative activities of governments that will not
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result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment
Section 2. The Table of Contents for Redlands Municipal Code Title 6 (Animals),
Chapter 6.24 entitled "Miscellaneous Animal Regulations," is amended as follows:
SECTION:
6.24.010: Permit Required For Keeping Livestock Or Other Nondomestic Animals
6.24.020: Permit; Conditions And Inspections
6.24.030: Hens And Rabbits
6.24.040: Revocation Of Permit
6,24,050: Burying Of Dead Animals
6.24.060: Rodent Infestations
6.24.070: Penal Provisions; Generally
6.24.080: Cattle Running At Large
6.24.090: Leaving Livestock Unattended On Street
6.24.100: Allowing Trespass By Animal Or Fierce Dog
6.24.110: Report Of Infected Animal To Health Officer Required
6.24.120: Noisy Animals; Prohibited
Section 3. Redlands Municipal Code Title 6 (Animals), Chapter 6.24 entitled
"Miscellaneous Animal Regulations," Section 6.24.010 is amended to read as follows:
116.24.010: PERMIT REQUIRED FOR KEEPING LIVESTOCK OR OTHER
NONDOMESTIC ANIMALS:
It is unlawful to keep within the city any livestock or any other nondomestic animals without
first obtaining a permit from the animal services division."
Section 4. Redlands Municipal Code Title 6 (Animals), Chapter 6.24 entitled
"Miscellaneous Animal Regulations," Section 6.24.020 is amended to read as follows:
116.24.020: PERMIT; CONDITIONS AND INSPECTIONS:
A. The animal services division shall grant a permit, if applicable, only upon finding that: 1)
the keeping of such animal(s) for which the permit is sought is not a prohibited use in the zone in
which the applicant's property lies; 2) the keeping of such animal(s) will not be detrimental to the
public health, safety, or general welfare of the public, and 3) applicant has sufficient land to
sustain the animal(s) for which the permit is sought and this requirement shall be determined
adequate by the department director or authorized representative.
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B. Each permit shall be renewed annually and conditioned upon the applicant's compliance
with all of the following provisions:
1. Animal(s) shall be confined to a cage or other enclosure of sufficient size and strength to
ensure animals are secured. Fencing materials shall be of adequate height and strength to prevent
escape.
2. Fencing, cages and other enclosures for larger animals shall be kept at a distance of at
least fifty feet (50') from all dwellings; and for each additional large animal this distance shall be
increased by an additional fifty feet (50') up to a distance of two hundred feet (200'). Small
animals shall be kept at a distance of at least twenty-five feet (25') from all dwellings.
3. Enclosures shall provide cover or shade to meet the need of and to protect the animal(s).
4. Water shall be made available at all times and held in a suitable container for the
animal(s). Food shall be provided to meet the particular needs of the animal(s).
5. The premises where such animals are kept shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary
condition at all times."
Section 5. Redlands Municipal Code Title 6 (Animals), Chapter 6.24 entitled
"Miscellaneous Animal Regulations," Section 6.24.030 is amended to read as follows:
116.24.030: HENS AND RABBITS:
A. Enclosures or cages for all hens, rabbits and Belgian hares shall be kept at a distance of at
least ten feet (10') from all dwellings.
B. Incidental sale of chicken eggs produced on the subject property is permitted. Sale of other
unrelated products may be allowed pursuant to a Home Occupation Permit approved in
accordance with Chapter 18.160 of Title 18 of this Code."
Section 6. Redlands Municipal Code Title 6 (Animals), Chapter 6.24 entitled
"Miscellaneous Animal Regulations," Section 6.24.070 is amended to read as follows:
116.24.070: PENAL PROVISIONS; GENERALLY:
A. It is unlawful for any person within the city to permit, cause or allow any of the acts
provided for in sections 6.24.080 through 6.24.110 of this chapter.
B. No person shall slaughter chickens on residential property or other unauthorized facilities.
C. Abandonment, neglect, or inhumane treatment of animals is prohibited and shall be subject
to applicable State law and the provisions of Section 1.22.060 of Chapter 1.22 of the Redlands
Municipal Code."
Section 7. Redlands Municipal Code Section 18.20.030 for the Agricultural (A-1)
District, entitled "Permitted Uses," is hereby amended to read as follows:
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"Principal permitted uses in the A-1 district include:
Accessory public parking areas which serve existing public facilities such as parks, trails
or linear parks, or similar public uses, pursuant to the review procedures set forth in
section 18.12.190 of this title for lots containing ten thousand (10,000) square feet or less
or twenty (20) spaces or fewer. In this instance, "accessory" shall mean that the parking
area is accessory to the existing land use of either park, trail or linear park, or similar
public use.
Apiaries, provided that no hives or boxes housing bees are kept closer than three hundred
feet (300') from any dwelling other than that occupied by the owner of the apiary.
Community Care Facility, licensed or unlicensed, for up to six (6) persons.
Employee housing for up to six (6) persons, as defined in chapter 18.08 of this title.
Farms or ranches for the grazing, breeding or raising of not more than two (2) horses,
cattle, goats or sheep per acre. Except for the keeping of up to three (3) horses, as
provided for in sections 18.44.020 through 18.44.050 of this title of the R-1 zone, no
animal(s) shall be housed or corralled closer than five hundred feet (500') from any
existing residence in the R-1, R-1-D, R-2, R-2-2000 or R-3 zone, or one hundred feet
(100) from any property line.
Farmworker and agricultural worker housing, consisting of no more than 12 units or 36
beds, in accordance with Article XIV of Chapter 18.156 of this title.
Horse boarding.
Keeping of chickens (hens only), associated with a primary single-family dwelling unit,
in accordance with Section 18.29.030 of this title.
Orchards, groves, nurseries, the raising of field crops, tree crops, berry crops, bush crops,
truck gardening and commercial flower growing.
Single-family residences; provided, however, that there shall be not more than two (2)
dwellings on each parcel of five (5) acres or more. Where parcels of land are already
subdivided into parcels less than five (5) acres in area, there shall be permitted one
dwelling for each lot, provided the lot contains dimensions and an area equivalent to the
closest single-family residential zone.
Supportive and transitional housing for up to six (6) persons intended to serve the target
population, as defined in chapter 18.08 of this title.
The sale of fruit, vegetables, produce, flowers and other similar products grown on the
property; provided, however, that roadside stands used for such sales shall not exceed
five hundred (500) square feet."
Section 8. Redlands Municipal Code Section 18.21.030 for the Agricultural (A-1-20)
District, entitled "Permitted Uses," is hereby amended to read as follows:
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"Permitted uses in the A-1-20 zone are:
Apiaries, provided that no hives or boxes housing bees shall be kept closer than three
hundred feet (300') from any dwelling other than that occupied by the owner of the
apiary.
Farms or ranches for the grazing, breeding or raising of not more than two (2) horses,
cattle, goats or sheep per acre. Except for the keeping of up to three (3) horses, as
provided for in sections 18.44.020 through 18.44.050 of this title, no animal(s) shall be
housed or corralled closer than five hundred feet (500') from any existing residence in the
R-1, R-1-D, R-2, R-2-2000 or R-3 zone, or one hundred feet (100') from any property
line.
Employee housing for up to six (6) persons, as defined in chapter 18.08 of this title.
Farmworker and agricultural worker housing, consisting of no more than 12 units or 36
beds, in accordance with Article XIV of Chapter 18.156 of this title.
Keeping of chickens (hens only), associated with a primary single-family dwelling unit,
in accordance with Section 18.29.030 of this title.
Orchards, groves, nurseries, the raising of field crops, tree crops, berry crops, bush crops,
truck gardening and commercial flower growing.
Single-family residences; provided, however, that there shall be not more than two (2)
dwellings on each parcel of twenty (20) acres or more. Where parcels of land are already
subdivided into parcels less than twenty (20) acres in area, there shall be permitted one
dwelling for each lot, provided the lot contains dimensions and an area equivalent to the
closest single-family residential zone.
Supportive and transitional housing for up to six (6) persons intended to serve the target
population, as defined in chapter 18.08 of this title."
Section 9. Redlands Municipal Code Section 18.24.030 for the Estate Agricultural (A-
2) District, entitled "Permitted Uses," is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Principal permitted uses in the A-2 district include:
Community Care Facility, licensed or unlicensed, for up to six (6) persons.
Employee housing for up to six (6) persons, as defined in chapter 18.08 of this title.
Farmworker and agricultural worker housing, consisting of no more than 12 units or 36
beds, in accordance with Article XIV of Chapter 18.156 of this title.
Keeping of chickens (hens only), associated with a primary single-family dwelling unit,
in accordance with Section 18.29.030 of this title.
Keeping of horses; provided, that stables and corrals for horses are kept not less than
forty feet (40') from dwellings on the property, and not less than forty feet (40') from side
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property lines and streets, and not less than one hundred feet (100') from all other
structures used or intended for human occupancy, and not less than one hundred feet
(100) from a future residential building site, and not less than one hundred feet (100')
from a public park or schools, and further:
A. Evergreen planting screens, or other protective devices, shall be required on
property lines when minimum distances are used,
B. No grazing shall be permitted in any required yard,
C. Lot area for one horse shall not be less than twenty-five thousand (25,000)
square feet, with fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet additional lot area for each
additional horse,
D. No more than three (3) horses may be kept on any lot or parcel.
Orchards, groves, nurseries, the raising of field crops, tree crops, berry crops, bush crops,
truck gardening, and commercial flower growing; provided, however, that such uses are
on a premises not less than five (5) acres in size.
Single-family dwellings, not more than one dwelling for each lot.
Supportive and transitional housing for up to six (6) persons intended to serve the target
population, as defined in chapter 18.08 of this title.
The sale of fruit, vegetables, produce, flowers and other similar products grown on the
property; provided, however, that roadside stands used for such sales shall not exceed
five hundred (500) square feet."
Section 10. Redlands Municipal Code Section 18.28.035 for the Rural Residential (R-
R) District, entitled "Accessory Uses," is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Private residential recreation court, subject to approval of a permit in accordance
with chapter 18.156 of this title.
Keeping of chickens (hens only), associated with a primary single-family dwelling unit,
in accordance with Section 18.29.030 of this title."
Section 11. Redlands Municipal Code Section 18.29.030 for the Rural Residential
Animals (R-R-A) District, entitled "Permitted Uses," is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Principal permitted uses in R-R-A Districts include:
Accessory animal raising associated with a primary single dwelling unit.
A. Regulations Established: This section establishes regulations to allow animal
raising as an accessory use to a primary single dwelling unit. Table
18.29.030(c)(1) of this section identifies the types and numbers of animals
allowed. Combinations of the animal types are allowed, provided:
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1. The total number in each category is not exceeded;
2. Where animal types are limited only by a maximum number per lot or
unit, these animals are allowed in addition to any other accessory animal
raising use. However, where animal types are limited by a ratio of animals
per lot area, these animals may not be reused to allow another animal type;
3. For the purpose of this section, lots with attached multiple residential
structures shall be limited to those animals allowed by
table 18.29.030(c)(1) a and b of this section for lots less than seven
thousand two hundred (7,200) square feet.
B. Public Health Laws: All animal raising land uses shall comply with public
health laws regarding proper care and maximum number of animals.
C. Structures: Each animal raising land use includes all structures necessary to
maintain and care for such animals (e.g., barn, corral, stable, pens and coops).
Such structures shall comply with all development standards including those
specified by the land use district and this section.
D. Distance From Human Habitation: All animals, other than cats, dogs, canaries,
birds of the species Gallus gallus domesticus, or birds of the psittacine family,
shall be maintained at least seventy feet (70% measured in a straight line, from
any structure or area used for human habitation or public assembly (e.g., parks,
churches, etc.) on adjoining property and forty feet (40') for structures and area
used for human habitat or public assembly that is located on site. The area of
human habitation shall not include cabanas, patios (attached or detached), private
garages or storage buildings.
E. Distance From Property Lines: Structures for housing such animals shall
maintain a clearance of at least five feet (T) from interior side and rear property
lines, and fifteen feet (15') from side street rights of way, excepting an alley or
bridle path, unless they comply with subsection F of this section.
F. Animal Enclosure: Animals may be maintained by a fence at least five feet (51)
high and made of either chain link, wood with horizontal members no less than
six inches (6") apart, solid masonry or other appropriate solid screening and
confining materials. Such a fence may be located on an interior side or rear lot
line and fifteen feet (15') from a side street right of way.
G. Distance From Water Well: All animals shall be kept no closer than one
hundred feet (100') from a domestic water well.
H. Conditional Use Permit: Accessory animal raising of densities greater than or
of animal types different from those specified by this section shall be subject to a
conditional use permit.
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I. Newborn Animal Exception: Offspring of animals maintained in accordance
with applicable lands and regulations which are less than four (4) months old or
which have not been weaned, whichever is longer, of any animals which are
maintained in compliance with the provisions of this code and any other
applicable laws, ordinances and regulations shall not be subject to the maximum
density or number limitations established by this title. Offspring of equestrian
animals which are less than three (3) years old, for those bred on the property, are
permitted. Such animals shall not be included as part of the number of allowable
animals.
J. Confined Animals: Animals which are normally maintained in aquariums,
terrariums, vivariums, birdcages or similar devices each of which does not exceed
fifty (50) cubic feet and where such devices are maintained within an enclosed
building shall be allowed as an accessory animal raising use. The maximum
number or density limitations for these animal types shall comply with public
health regulations.
K. Types And Number Of Animals Allowed: Table 18.29.030(c)(1) of this section
identifies the types and number of animals allowed as follows:
TABLE 18.29.030(c)(1)
Animal Type
Minimum
Maximum Density
Lot Area
Or Number
a. Dogs/cats
Less than 7,200 _
2 per lot or unit
7,200 - 9,999
3 per lot or unit
10,000 - 19,999
4 per lot or unit
20,000+
5 per lot or unit'
b. Chickens or similar fowl (hens
Less than 4,000
None
only) or rabbits and other small
4,000 - 7,200
3 per lot
animals.
7,201 - 9,999
4 per lot
i
10,000 - 20,000
5 per lot
To be eligible, minimum open yard
20,000+
1 per 2,000 square feet
dimensions of ten feet (10') by
(maximum of 9 per species per
twenty feet (20') shall be required.
lot)
Male fowl ��
_e
1 acre
Maximum of 9 per lot with no
Maximum
n more than 2 of any species
c. Sheep and/or goat (female)
7,200 - 9,999
1 per lot
Sheep and/or goat (female) —
10,000
1 per 5,000 square feet
Sheep and/or goat (male)
20,000+
1 per lot ((Cumulative total of
sheep and goats is 9)
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�d. Cattle, buffalo, horses and other 20,000 square feet I per 10,000 square feet with a
large animals with 60 foot maximum of 9 (cumulative
frontage total cannot exceed 9)
Note: 1. Requires conditional use permit for a kennel. For the purposes of this zone a "kennel' is
defined as 5 or more cats or dogs and supersedes the definition of kennel as described in
section 18.08.350 of this title.
L. Prohibited Animals: No person shall offer for sale, give away, or bring into the
R-R-A zone any lion, tiger, bear, wolf, cougar, or any other wild undomesticated
animal as defined in section 6.16.010 of this code. All such animals may be
impounded subj ect to the provisions of section 6.16.010 of this code.
Community Care Facility, licensed or unlicensed, for up to six (6) persons.
Employee housing for up to six (6) persons, as defined in chapter 18.08 of this title.
Home occupations, as defined in chapter 18.08 of this title, and subject to the provisions
of chapter 18.160 of this title.
Single-family dwellings, not more than one dwelling for each lot and uses permitted in
the A-2, agricultural district, provided the area of the lot is not less than that required in
the A-2 district. (Ord. 2190, 1992)
Supportive and transitional housing for up to six (6) persons intended to serve the target
population, as defined in chapter 18.08 of this title."
Section 12. Redlands Municipal Code Section 18.32.025 for the Residential Estate (R-
A) District, entitled "Accessory Uses," is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Private residential recreation court, subject to approval of a permit in accordance
with chapter 18.156 of this title.
Keeping of chickens (hens only), associated with a primary single-family dwelling unit,
in accordance with Section 18.29.030 of this title."
Section 13. Redlands Municipal Code Section 18.36.025 for the Residential Estate (R-
E) District, entitled "Accessory Uses," is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Private residential recreation court, subject to approval of a permit in accordance
with chapter 18.156 of this title.
Keeping of chickens (hens only), associated with a primary single-family dwelling unit,
in accordance with Section 18.29.030 of this title."
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Section 14. Redlands Municipal Code Section 18.40.040 for the Suburban Residential
(R-S) District, entitled "Accessory Uses," is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Accessory uses in the R-S District include:
Accessory building, such as bathhouse, cabana and storage shed.
Garage or carport.
Guesthouse.
"Home occupation", as defined in chapter 18.08 of this title, and subject to the provisions
of chapter 18.160 of this title.
Private greenhouse or horticultural collection incidental to the residential use of the
premises.
Private residential sports and recreation court, subject to approval of a permit in
accordance with chapter 18.156, article X of this title.
Private swimming pool.
The keeping of not more than three (3) adult dogs and three (3) adult cats, and their litters
up to the age of ten (10) weeks.
Keeping of chickens (hens only), associated with a primary single-family dwelling unit,
in accordance with Section 18.29.030 of this title."
Section 15. The single-family residential Specific Plans of the City of Redlands, or
single-family residential district of adopted Specific Plans, are hereby amended to include the
following provision in the applicable single-family residential district(s):
"Keeping of chickens (hens only), associated with a primary single-family dwelling unit,
in accordance with 18.29.030 of Chapter 18.29 of Title 18 (Zoning Regulations) of the
Redlands Municipal Code."
Section 16. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion
of this ordinance for any reason is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any
court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions
of this resolution. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance,
each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of
the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or
portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 17. The Mayor shall sign this ordinance and the City Clerk shall certify to the
adoption of this ordinance and shall cause it, or a summary of it, to be published once in a
newspaper of general circulation within the City, and thereafter, this ordinance shall take effect as
provided by law.
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Mario Saucedo, M yor
ATTEST:
6Rne Donaldson, City Clerk
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I, Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk, City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance
was duly adopted by the City Council at the regular meeting thereof, held on the 171h day of
February 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Barich, Tejeda, Davis, Shaw; Mayor Saucedo
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN: None
Je e Donaldson, City Clerk
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