Albany New York Chicken Ordinance
| Are Chickens Allowed in this location | No |
| Max Chickens Allowed | |
| Roosters Allowed | No |
| Permit Required | No |
| Coop Restrictions | Fowl Prohibited |
| City/Organization Contact name | Albany City Hall: 518-434-5075 |
| Additional Information | Chapter 115.31 states very plainly that keeping of farm animals or fowl prohibited: No person shall keep, harbor, or shelter any farm animal or fowl within the City of Albany. For purposes of this article, farm animal or fowl shall include cows, cattle, horses, ponies, donkeys, mules, pigs, goats, sheep, chickens, ducks, geese, or other animals or fowl usually known as \\\"farm animals or fowl,\\\" but not solely limited to the aforementioned and not including common household pets. Chapter 115.30 states the purpose of this ordinance which prohibits fowl: The purpose of this article is to protect the residents of the City of Albany from nuisance by animals usually known as farm animals or fowl. The keeping or harboring of farm animals within the City of Albany is incompatible with urban life. |
| Link for more Information | http://www.ecode360.com/?custId=AL0934 |
| Information Last Updated | 2010-05-01 12:54:09 |
NOTE: This information was submitted by a member of our chicken forum. Please make sure to double check that this information is accurate before you proceed with raising chickens. Learn more about local chicken laws and ordinances.
