Household Pets

A maximum of three adult (four months or older) household pets, such as dogs and cats are allowed at each residence, however the total number of pets may not exceed six animals per household.

Dogs or cats confined in kennels shall be no closer than 20 feet to the nearest principal residential structure on an adjacent property.

This does not apply to small animals kept within a residence such as fish, small birds, rodents and reptiles.

Barking dogs should be reported to Mesa County Animal Control

Agricultural Animals

One large agricultural animal such as horse, 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 CSR, RSF-R, RSF-E, RSF-1 and RSF-2.

All agricultural animals must be fenced so they are no closer than 100 feet from a principal residence on an adjoining property.

Six small agricultural animals such as rabbits, chickens, ducks and geese are allowed per one half (1/2) acre or less with 15 small agricultural animals allowed per one half (1/2) acre or more. These animals must be confined by a fence or cage, and can be no closer than 20 feet to a principal residential structure on an adjoining property.

No pigs are allowed within the City limits without a Condition Use Permit. This does not apply to RSF-R zones.

To report a violation, call Neighborhood Services at 970-244-1583 or fill out and submit a Complaint Report.