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21 law / ordinance submissions by the BackYard Chickens community.

ENID OKLAHOMA

Chicken Ordinance   Are Chickens Allowed in this location Yes  Requirements: Livestock may not be kept except on property zoned A agricultural, or R-1 residential estate, or lots one acre or larger. 1. Preexisting Operations; Restrictions: Livestock operations inconsistent with this section that were in existence prior to August 15, 2007, are allowed to continue if registered. Male chickens over six (6) months of age shall not be eligible for registration and shall not be kept except on property zoned A agricultural, or... read more

Ponca City Oklahoma Chicken Ordinance

Ponca City Oklahoma Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this locationYes Max Chickens AllowedNo Limit Roosters AllowedYes Permit RequiredNo Coop RestrictionsNot allowed within 100 feet of any dwelling other than that occupied by owner of premises of which animals are kept. (See details) City/Organization Contact namePonca City Animal control 580-767-0401 Additional InformationOrdiance 7-3-10 Keeping Animals, Regulations A. Location Restrictions: 1. Dogs, Rabbits, Miniature Horses, Miniature Donkeys, Pedigreed Pigeons: No dog pen, rabbit hutch (housing not... read more

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Chicken Ordinance

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this locationYes Max Chickens AllowedNo limit Roosters AllowedYes Permit RequiredNo Coop RestrictionsNo building or enclosure in which animals are quartered shall be located closer than 200 feet to any dwelling, church, school building or place of business on adjacent properties. City/Organization Contact namecityclerk@okc.gov City Clerk\'s Office 200 N. Walker 2nd Floor 405 297-2391 Fax: 405 297-3121 Additional InformationChickens are only allowed within city limits if they are housed on one or more... read more

Pond Creek Oklahoma Chicken Ordinance

Pond Creek Oklahoma Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this locationYes Max Chickens Allowedany Roosters AllowedYes Permit RequiredNo Coop Restrictionsnone City/Organization Contact nameCalled city offices and asked about ordinances. Chickens and roosters are allowed. Additional InformationNo ordinance against chickens or roosters. Link for more Information Information Last Updated2011-03-08 09:41:38 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... read more

Garber Oklahoma Chicken Ordinance

Garber Oklahoma Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this locationNo Max Chickens Allowed Roosters AllowedNo Permit RequiredNo Coop Restrictions City/Organization Contact nameCalled and spoke with the animal control, code enforcement officer. Additional InformationHe said \"There is an ordinance but I don\'t care as long as no one complains.\" \"A bobcat is more likely to get at your chickens than me.\" Link for more Information Information Last Updated2011-03-08 07:08:51 NOTE: This information was submitted by a member of our chicken forum. Please make sure... read more

Drummond Oklahoma Chicken Ordinance

Drummond Oklahoma Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this locationYes Max Chickens Allowednone Roosters AllowedYes Permit RequiredNo Coop Restrictionsnone City/Organization Contact nameI called and spoke with the city clerk. Additional InformationCalled the city clerk we spoke about chickens and ordinances. They have no ordinance against chickens or roosters. She said they must be kept clean. Link for more InformationCalled the city clerk Information Last Updated2011-03-08 07:06:06 NOTE: This information was submitted by a member of our chicken forum. Please... read more

Hugo Oklahoma Chicken Ordinance

Hugo Oklahoma Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this locationYes Max Chickens AllowedN/A Roosters AllowedYes Permit RequiredNo Coop RestrictionsN/A City/Organization Contact nameCity of Hugo, OK code enforcement (580) 317-7055 Additional InformationAccording to the code enforcement officer any person can raise chickens in the city limits provided the chickens are kept in a fenced area where they cannot get loose. As far as permits, any structure, fixed or movable, any kind of pen that exceeds the cost of $500 requires a building permit or a fence permit.... read more

Oklahoma Citya Oklahoma Chicken Ordinance

Oklahoma Citya Oklahoma Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this locationYes Max Chickens AllowedNo limit provided Roosters AllowedYes Permit RequiredNo Coop RestrictionsRoosters, no closer than 400 feet to any dwelling, church, school building or place of business on adjacent properties. City/Organization Contact namecityclerk@okc.gov City Clerk\\\\\\\'s Office 200 N. Walker 2nd Floor 405 297-2391 Fax: 405 297-3121 Additional InformationChapter 8-41 states regarding Confinement of livestock and domesticated fowl required: It shall be unlawful for... read more

Woodward Oklahoma Chicken Ordinance

Woodward Oklahoma Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this locationYes Max Chickens AllowedAGRICULTURAL ZONING ONLY Roosters AllowedYes Permit RequiredYes Coop RestrictionsProximity, sanitation, and zoning restrictions apply. City/Organization Contact name Additional Information (A) No person shall own, harbor or keep any animal, except a dog, cat, or other household pet, within the corporate limits of the City without a permit as provided in § 90.55. § 90.22 ANIMAL ESTABLISHMENT REGULATIONS. Link for more... read more

Newcastle Oklahoma Chicken Ordinance

Newcastle Oklahoma Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this locationYes Max Chickens AllowedZONING ORDINANCES APPLY Roosters AllowedYes Permit RequiredNo Coop RestrictionsSanintation and proximity restrictions apply. City/Organization Contact name Additional Information (F) (1) The keeping or raising of horses, sheep, cattle and chickens or similar fowl, shall be permitted throughout the city, as long as the premises are maintained in accordance with the provisions of division (D) above and State and County Health Department requirements and... read more

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