Baltimore County Maryland Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location | Yes |
Max Chickens Allowed | no numerical limit, provided they do not become a nuisance |
Roosters Allowed | Yes |
Permit Required | No |
Coop Restrictions | Minimum acreage required: 1 acre. Depending on the zoning in each area of the county, there are outbuilding size restrictions |
City/Organization Contact name | Baltimore County Courthouse 400 Washington Ave, Towson, MD 21204 phone number of zoning office: 410-887-3391 |
Additional Information | Baltimore County Zoning Code 1-100.6 \\\"Land used for stabling and pasturing of animals\\\" which is a non-commercial agricultural operation is subject to the following restrictions: for Fowl or Poultry (Chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese, pigeons), no numerical limit, provided that a nuisance is not created or allowed to exist on the property, minimum acreage required: 1 acre |
Link for more Information | http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/law/countycode.html |
Information Last Updated | 2010-03-21 00:00:00 |
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