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Pet Pig/ Miniature Pig Laws Updated on 7/2020 ALABAMA Gadsden Alexander Pet Pig/ Miniature Pig Laws Updated on 7/2020 While the North American Pet Pig Association can ensure that pig owners are educated and equipped to keep Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs and miniature pigs as animal companions throughout the United States. ALABAMA Loxley allows miniature pigs Gadsden Registered purebred miniature Vietnamese, Chinese or Oriental potbellied pigs may be kept within the city limits. No more than two miniature pigs at one premises within the city residential area, weight limit 125 pounds, spay or neutered, blood test to show the animal is free from pseudorabies, not maintained as a food source Alexander No swine allowed, with the exception of a Vietnamese potbellied pig kept as a household pet within the city limits. ARKANSAS North Little Rock Vietnamese Potbellied Pig, Miniature pig are considered as a pet, and subject to any and all laws that apply to pets, is not maintained as a food source. Only two registered Miniature pigs at one premises within the city. ALASKA Pet pigs are legal to own as a pet ARIZONA Gilbert Allows two potbellied pigs as pets, considered as exotic animals, may be kept within city limits. Flagstaff Allows two potbellied pigs or miniature pigs as pets Phoenix No swine shall be kept within the city limits, except purebred Vietnamese potbelly pigs and other similar purebred pigs. Miniature pigs shall not exceed 125 pounds. No more than three miniature pigs shall be allowed per household. Tucson Allows two potbellied pigs as pets Wilcox Allows two miniature pigs as pets shall be allowed per household. Mesa Allows two potbellied pigs as pets Tempe Allows one miniature pig as a pet Queen Creek Allows one miniature pig as a pet Glendale Allows miniature pigs as a pet Coolidge Potbellied pigs A person may maintain no more than two potbellied pigs on zoned residentially property as pets if they are registered miniature Vietnamese Potbellied Pigs or other similar miniature that are registered with NAPPA. They are not kept for commercial breeding purposes. City of Peoria Miniature pigs allowed within the city limits. Goodyear Miniature pigs considered household pet, no more than one potbellied pig (not to exceed 100 pounds) on any residential property within the city. City of Yuma No swine shall be kept within the city limits, except registered purebred miniature pigs, shall not exceed 100 pounds. No more than three miniature pigs per household. CALIFORNIA San Jacinto Vietnamese potbellied pigs also known as miniature pigs may be kept within areas zoned for residential use in the city. No more than one Vietnamese potbellied pig. The breeding of potbellied pigs in areas zoned for residential use is prohibited. Rancho City: Miniature pigs are permitted in agricultural residential zones. A minimum net area of 20,000 square feet is required to keep pigs for personal use. Sacramento City: Potbellied pigs must be licensed, spay and neutered, and microchipped. Legal pet within city limits. Clovis Vietnamese potbellied pigs are considered to be kept as pets, excluding farm animals. Must be spay or neutered. Riverside County It is unlawful for any person to own, harbor, keep or maintain any miniature pig also known as a potbellied pig. Vietnamese potbellied pig, or Chinese potbellied pig, that is four months of age or older, within the unincorporated unless the animal has been spayed or neutered and obtained from the department of animal control a license for the animal, May keep up to ten potbellied pigs. Norco Only one “miniaturized” pig allowed for each developed residential lot. No breeding of “miniaturized” pigs shall be allowed. Must be on a leash when off the owner’s property, maintained adequate fencing, obtain a yearly permit to allow and subject to inspections by animal control. Los Angeles County Keeping pygmy pig commonly referred to as a Vietnamese pot belly pig or miniature pig. Apply for license of one or more Vietnamese pot- bellied pig as a pet, spay or neuter. Santa Clarita Potbellied pig shall be permitted on lots greater than one acre. Apple Valley Limit one potbellied pig per lot, permit, spay or neuter. San Diego Up to two potbellied pigs allowed within the city limits per legal lot are not subject to the animal enclosure setbacks. La Mesa Legal to own a potbellied pig Burbank The keeping of potbellied pigs allowed as a domestic pet within limits. Only one pig per household, permit, must weigh less than 100 pounds. City of Modesto A maximum of two miniature potbellied pigs allowed as pets, excluding boars, three months or older per dwelling. City of Benecia New type of pet allowed in the city; potbellied, also known as “miniature:” pig, no weight limit. City of El Cajon Keeping of pet potbellied pigs shall be permitted on individual lots, a maximum of two potbellied pigs permitted, permit needed, not to exceed 125 pounds at maturity. La Mesa Potbellied pigs permitted within the city limits commonly referred to as the Asian, Vietnamese, or the Chinese potbellied pig. COLORADO City of Longmont maximum of two Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs, given they do not exceed 100 lbs. each and licensed. Adams County Potbellied Pigs are permitted, limit one, and there is a 70 lbs. weight limit Commerce City Potbellied Pigs are permitted. City & County of Denver: A Livestock Permit allows an individual to keep livestock (must obtain permit first). City of Lakewood Livestock are permitted. There is a minimal of 3 pigs per household. City of Northglenn: Allows one potbellied Pig per household, 95lb weight restriction, must be registered. City of Thornton: No more than one potbellied pig per household. City of Westminster: May keep one potbellied pig, not to exceed 95 lbs. Jefferson County: Livestock are permitted. City of Arvado A total of two potbellied pigs of more than four months of age that may be kept or owned. No person shall engage in the commercial breeding. Wheat Ridge Obtain a permit to keep up to two potbellied pigs. City of Boulder Potbellied pigs are allowed. City of Lafayette You may keep up to two potbellied pigs, pig must be licensed, proof of neutered and spay & vet check of breed. City of Loveland Potbellied Pigs are allowed within city limits, must be licensed, spayed or neutered and vaccinated. City of Colorado Springs Two Potbellied pigs are allowed, not to exceed 100 lbs. each, registered, microchipped and altered to reside within city limits. City of Woodland Park No restrictions on potbellied pigs. Parker Registered, licensed one potbelly pig four months of age or older on any residential property for personal use, and not kept or raised for breeding, sale, or human consumption. Spay or neutered, not exceed one hundred fifty pounds in weight, Douglas City Miniature pig allowed as a household pet in all zones for residential use. Castle Rock Keeping of one miniature pig allowed El Paso County May keep up to six animals including potbellied pigs. An ordinance against public grazing- Very strict ordinance. Do Not Allow pet pigs to graze in public areas such as a park. Steamboat Springs Allows city residents to legally own miniature pigs, licensed. CONNETICUT WASHINGTON, DC DELAWARE Wilmington City council allows one miniature pig for Emotional Support animal Wausau Permits miniature pigs within the city limit. FLORIDA Palm Beach Allows miniature and potbellied pigs as pets including HOA’s. Osceola County: In all residential zoning districts inside Urban Growth Boundary, domesticated animals such as dogs, cats, ferrets, potbellied pigs (Vietnamese or Asian) rabbits, pigeons, horses and chickens are permitted. Escambia County Allows miniature Vietnamese potbellied pigs or hybrid kind, which does not exceed 100 pounds, and not to exceed one per household in residential areas. Ft. Lauderdale Household Pet: An animal kept for pleasure, rather than for utility, by family. The term shall include one non-breeding Vietnamese pot- bellied pig on a plot of land, which is at least thirty five thousand square feet. Osceola County In all residential zoning districts inside the Urban Growth Boundary, as defined in the Osceola County Comprehensive Plan, domestic animals such as dogs, cats, ferrets, potbellied pigs (Vietnamese or Asian), rabbits, pigeons, horses and chickens are permitted. The number of potbellied pigs shall not exceed two (2). Alachua County Only unincorporated area of residential can own miniature pigs North Port Allows Purebred Miniature Pot -Bellied pigs when not kept or raised for food or product. City of Modesto Amendment of code a maximum of two miniature potbellied pigs, excluding boars, three months or older, per dwelling unit. Placer County Keeping of up to four pot-bellied pigs. City of Pinnellas Must apply to request approval to keep a potbellied pig Pasco City Miniature pigs considered pets, not livestock, spay or neutered, registered. Bradenton Potbellied pigs allowed within city limits Palm Coast Keeping of domesticated pot-belly pigs shall not be considered to be livestock. GEORGIA Savannah Pigs kept for personal, non-commercial purposes may be permitted provided the following. Number of pigs. One pig per 1,000 square feet of high ground permitted, Pigs shall not be kept on parcels less than two acres in size. Swine species such as Miniature Vietnamese, Chinese or Oriental pot-bellied pigs shall be permitted on any parcels regardless of size, subject to the following: the height of the pig at its shoulder does not exceed 18 inches and the animal no more than 25 pounds. No more than three pigs be kept at any one address for any period in excess of three days. City of Atlanta It shall be unlawful for any person to keep hogs and pigs within corporate limits of the city, with the exception of miniature potbellied pigs.
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