Carrollton Texas Chicken Ordinance
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.
| Are Chickens Allowed in this location | Yes |
| Max Chickens Allowed | For residentially zoned single-family lots: 6 For each lot or tract in excess of one acre, an owner may keep five fowl per acre |
| Roosters Allowed | Yes For residentially zoned single-family lots: No |
| Permit Required | No For residentially zoned single-family lots: Yes |
| Coop Restrictions | fowl cannot be housed, roam, or fly within 200 feet of any dwelling or business owned or occupied by any person other than the owner. For residentially zoned single-family lots: A chicken coop may not exceed 80 square feet or be taller than eight feet (8’), and must be located within its own fence not to include perimeter fencing; (e) A chicken coop may not be located within twenty-five feet (25’) of any dwelling or business owned or occupied by any person other than the owner; (f) A chicken coop may not be located within five feet (5’) of any property line; (g) Accumulated chicken excrement is collected from the chicken coop at least once every 48 hours and disposed of in an approved waste container; |
| City/Organization Contact name | City of Carrollton 972-466-3000 1945 E. Jackson Road, Carrollton, Texas 75006 P.O. Box 110535, Carrollton, Texas 75011-0535 |
| Additional Information | (4) Up to six (6) chickens may be kept on any residentially zoned single-family lot within the City in compliance with the following conditions: (a) A permit to keep chickens has been approved by the DCO; (b) No roosters are kept on the property; (c) Chickens are provided a chicken coop and not allowed to fly or roam free on the property. (d) A chicken coop may not exceed 80 square feet or be taller than eight feet (8’), and must be located within its own fence not to include perimeter fencing; (e) A chicken coop may not be located within twenty-five feet (25’) of any dwelling or business owned or occupied by any person other than the owner; (f) A chicken coop may not be located within five feet (5’) of any property line; (g) Accumulated chicken excrement is collected from the chicken coop at least once every 48 hours and disposed of in an approved waste container; (h) Neither chickens nor eggs are sold from the property; and (i) Processing of deceased chickens may not occur in any area visible from a public right of way. |
| Link for more Information | http://library7.municode.com/default-test/DocView/19956/1/46/48?hilite=fowl;fowls;#0-0-0-1112 Online code will be updated in 2016, until then, this on the city's website (page #6): https://cityofcarrollton.com/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=13663 |
| Information Last Updated | 2015-10-07 11:10:02 |
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.
