Pasco Washington - Chicken Ordinance


Are Chickens Allowed in this locationYes
Max Chickens Allowed3
Roosters Allowedno
Permit Requiredno
Coop RestrictionsCoop must be in back yard, at least 10 feet from property line, max size of 30 sq feet, max height of 6 feet.
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Additional Information25.20.030 For lots with a minimum of 5,000 square feet but less that 22,000 square feet and containing only one single-family dwelling unit, the keeping of dogs, cats, rabbits, and chicken hens, provided such number of animals does not exceed three dogs, and/or three cats, and or three rabbits, and/or three chicken hens, the total number of animals not to exceed six; in all cases, animals shall not be allowed to roam or fly to other properties; roosters are not allowed. Structures related to rabbits and/or chicken hens, such as rabbit hutches and/or chicken coops, must be at least 10 feet from any property line, may not exceed 6 feet in height and 30 square feet in size, and must be located behind the rear line of the dwelling. Rabbit hutches and/or chicken coops adjacent an alley may be placed within 5 feet of the alley line provided there are no openings in the wall parallel to the alley. Property owners shall not allow such structures to become a nuisance due to noise or odor.
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