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Grand Island Nebraska Chicken Ordinance

Grand Island Nebraska Chicken Ordinance

Are Chickens Allowed in this location Yes
Max Chickens Allowed 4 hens per acre, min. one acre to keep chickens
Roosters Allowed No
Permit Required No
Coop Restrictions All enclosures and restraints required by ยง5-15 which are used to confine rabbits, birds, chickens shall be at least fifteen (15) feet from any privately-owned property abutting the owner's property.
City/Organization Contact name City of Grand Island, NE 308-385-5444, ext. 130
Additional Information City Code Chapter 5 section 5-18(B) states: No person, except for commercial retail establishments that offer live fowl (including chickens) for retail sale and governmental and/or non-profit educational facilities, shall keep or maintain on his or her property any fowl (including chicken hens) in a number that exceeds four (4) per one acre with a minimum of land being one (1) acre (i.e., two acres may be occupied by eight (8) fowl).
Link for more Information http://city.grand-island.com/departments/Legal/CityCode/ref_code_index.htm
Information Last Updated 2010-06-15 13:14:50

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