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Yes, depending on your property’s size and zoning district. Section 14.22.110 of the Cottage Grove Development Code allows household animals such as cats, dogs, and pot-bellied pigs, limited to 3 per species, no more than 6 in total, in all residential areas.

• In R Residential Restricted, R-1 Low Density Residential, R-2 Medium Density Residential, R-3 High Density Residential, and RC Residential Commercial districts, on development sites of less than one-half acre (<22,500 sq ft), the following categories of animals are allowed: 

a.    Chickens and Domestic Fowl. Up to 1 chicken or domestic fowl per 1000 square feet, with a maximum of 15 total per property. “Domestic fowl” means quails, pheasants, ducks, pigeons, and doves. Roosters, geese, peacocks, and turkeys are prohibited.

b.    Rabbits. Up to 6 total.

c.    Miniature Goats. Up to 3 miniature goats, commonly known as pygmy, dwarf, or miniature goats.

d.    Honey Bees. Up to 3 hives, provided that they are located at least 5 feet from all property lines, the opening of the hive is pointed toward the center of the property, and a water source is provided on site within 15 feet of each hive.

• In R Residential Restricted, R-1 Low Density Residential, R-2 Medium Density Residential, R-3 High Density Residential, and RC Residential Commercial districts, on development sites larger than one-half acre (>22,500 sq ft), the following categories of animals are allowed: 

a.    Chickens and Domestic Fowl. Up to 1 chicken and domestic fowl per 1000 square feet, with a maximum of 15 total per property. “Domestic Fowl” means quails, pheasants, ducks, pigeons, and doves. Roosters, geese, peacocks, and turkeys are prohibited.

b.    Miniature Goats. Up to 3 per 0.5 acre miniature goats, commonly known as pygmy, dwarf, or miniature goats.

c.    Large livestock. Up to 1 per 0.5 acre of undeveloped pasture of any combination of “large livestock,” including cows, miniature cows, horses, miniature horses, sheep, goats, emus, alpacas, and llamas.

d.    Honey Bees. Up to 3 hives per 0.5 acres, provided that they are located at least 5 feet from all property lines, the opening of the hive is pointed toward the center of the property, and a water source is provided on site within 15 feet of each hive.

All urban livestock animals are required to have a structure designed and constructed to provide shelter from the weather, with a roof and a minimum of two walls. These structures shall comply with all development standards (setback, height, lot coverage, building and specialty permits) for accessory structures in applicable land use districts. All urban livestock animals shall be contained within the property. In all cases, animals must be kept in a manner that does not create offensive odors or noise pursuant to the City’s Nuisance Ordinance (Chapter 8.12 of the Cottage Grove Municipal Code).

To file a complaint, contact the Community Development Department either by phone (541) 942-5501 or in person at City Hall (400 East Main Street). When a complaint is filed, staff will perform a site inspection to determine if there is a violation of City code. If a violation exists, the enforcement process will begin. Please be patient: Code violations will be dealt with on a complaint basis and according to specific procedure. If there is no violation of City code, it is a civil matter in which the City cannot be involved.

Information on property ownership can be obtained by calling the Lane County Assessor's Office (541) 682-4321.