Blacksburg Virginia Chicken Ordinance
**Agriculturally zoned properties only**
**Agriculturally zoned properties only**
| Are Chickens Allowed in this location | yes |
| Max Chickens Allowed | no limit |
| Roosters Allowed | yes |
| Permit Required | No |
| Coop Restrictions | none |
| City/Organization Contact name | Town of Blacksburg, 540 961-1147, PO Box 90003 Blacksburg, VA 24602 |
| Additional Information | A petition to allow poultry in urban areas was submitted in 2010 but the Town Council declined to make any changes. Zoning ordinances do not specifically restrict the keeping of poultry, but are "prohibited by omission." AGRICULTURE - The use of land for the production of food and fibre, including farming, dairying, pasturage, agriculture, horticulture, viticulture, and animal and poultry husbandry. A garden accessory to a residence shall not be considered agriculture. The keeping of a horse, cow, pig, sheep, goat, or chicken shall constitute agriculture regardless of the size of the animal and regardless of the purpose for which it is kept. (Ord. No. 1188, § 1, 11-10-98) |
| Link for more Information | http://library.municode.com/index.aspx?clientId=10159&stateId=46&stateName=Virginia http://www.roanoke.com/news/nrv/wb/259995 |
| Information Last Updated | 2012.12.22 - 14:30 |
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.
