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Baltimore County Maryland Chicken Ordinance

Coopa Cabana
By: Coopa Cabana
Posted 03/18/10 • Last updated 03/18/10 • 1047 views • 1 comment
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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Comments (1)

kmoon 9/4/12 at 7:14pm
Does anyone know if minimum acreage requirement can not be waived?
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