Household Pets
A maximum of three adult cats and three adult dogs (four months or older) shall be allowed. In no event shall the total number of adult household pets exceed six.
This does not apply to small animals kept within a residence such as fish, small birds, rodents, and reptiles.
Dogs or cats confined in kennels shall be no closer than 20 feet to the nearest house on an adjacent property.
Barking dogs within the city limits can be reported by completing an online report at File a Report Online | Grand Junction, CO.
Agricultural Animals
One large agricultural animal, such as horses, cattle, sheep, mules, and burros, is allowed per one half (1/2) acre of land in most residential zone districts.
One large agricultural animal is allowed per one quarter (1/4) acre of land in the following zone districts: R-R, R-ER, R-1R, R-2R, P-1, and P-2.
All large agricultural animals must be fenced so they are no closer than 100 feet from the nearest house on an adjoining property.
Small agricultural animals, such as rabbits, chickens, ducks, and geese are subject to the following: Parcels of ½ acre or less shall not have more than six adult animals. Parcels greater than ½ acre shall not have more than 15 adult animals per acre. These animals must be confined by a fence or cage and can be no closer than 20 feet to the nearest house on an adjoining property.
Roosters, of any breed, are prohibited in all districts except on properties of at least five acres.
No pigs are allowed within the City limits without a Conditional Use Permit. This does not apply to RSF-R zones.
Grand Junction Municipal Code/Zoning and Development Code