What other animals can I keep?
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An owner or occupier of property in a residential or commercial zone must not without a permit keep or allow to be kept more than four different kinds of animals on any one property at any time nor keep or allow to be kept any more in number for each kind of animal than as set out in the following table:
Type of animal | Maximum number allowed in residential areas without a permit |
Dogs | 2 |
Cats | 4 |
Pigeons | Permit required |
Poultry | 12 hens only (no roosters) |
Domestic birds | 20 |
Large birds | 2 (excluding peacocks) |
Domestic rabbits | 2 |
Horses/donkeys | Permit required |
Cattle | Permit required |
Sheep | Permit required |
Goats | Permit required |
Pigs | Not permitted |
Other agricultural animals | Not permitted |
Whilst the list above does outline two dogs and four cats, please bear in mind you would require a permit to keep more than four animals.
If you have any concerns regarding the keeping of animals, please contact our Ranger on (02) 6028 1100 or on mobile 0407 201 002.
Failure to comply could result in a fine of $200.
Final Draft Rural Land Use Strategy