Poultry, rabbits, and other non-pet animals are allowed, but the owner may need an Animal Control Permit issued by the city and renewed annually.

Coos Bay Municipal Code, Title 6, requires a special permit for anyone keeping certain animals within the city limits.

Permit Not Required

Small numbers of certain animals do not require a permit. A household can have the following animals without a special written permit issued by the City:

• two miniature pigs,
• four chickens,
• two turkeys,
• four rabbits,
• other and/or additional animals that will not create a nuisance as determined by the Public Works-Community Development Director

Permit Required

The following animals do require a special written permit issued by the City

• horse, mule, donkey, pony
• cow
• standard-size pigs
• three or more miniature pigs
• goat
• sheep
• llama
• five or more poultry (chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, etc.)
• five or more rabbits
• animal raised for fur-bearing, food or riding purposes
• non-domestic cat (i.e. feline not of the species Felis catus)
• nonhuman primate
• wolf, coyote or other canine not of the species Canis familiaris
• poisonous reptile or any reptile whose average adult length is greater than two feet.
• bat
• bear
• bees kept in a collection of hives or colonies
• any mammal, reptile or amphibian not native to North America

Additional Information

• Animals cannot disturb neighbors by noise, odor, or other means.
• Animals must have food, potable water, shade or shelter.
• Renters must have written permission from the property owner or property management representative.
• The Animal Control Permit application is available on the city web site and at the Public Works and Community Development Department at City Hall.
• Permit cost is $50 per year plus fees, a total of $52.50.
• After the application is submitted, the Codes Enforcement Officer will do an inspection to ensure that there is adequate space for the animal(s) and that neighbors will not be disturbed.
• Permits are valid for one year from issue date and must be renewed annually.
• Permits are only required for property within the Coos Bay city limits. House numbers with five digits (e.g. 12345 Main St.) are not in the city limits.

See Coos Bay Municipal Code Chapter 6.05 and 9.20 for additional information.

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