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City of AustinCool that you found & printed the Austin ordinances. In our city, smaller backyards are limited to 5 hens/no roo's. Larger properties away from...- Sylvester017
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Cooper City, Florida Chicken OrdinanceSo I have these savages that moved in across the canal for me in Cooper City, I sit out here on my back porch, watching my TV and now every day...
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Buena Park California Chicken Ordinancehttps://voiceofoc.org/2024/08/buena-park-lets-residents-own-chickens-and-beehives/
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Buena Park California Chicken OrdinanceThis was quite a few years ago. I live in BP and as of August 2024, 6 hens are now allowed without permit in backyards. No Roosters allowed...
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Prince Georges County Maryland Chicken Ordinancehttps://pgplanning.org/development-process/zoning-applications/guide-to-zoning-categories/residential-zones/...
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Sweetwater Texas Chicken OrdinanceThis information is no longer accurate for Sweetwater TX. The new rules(2021) maintain no more than 6 hens & NO roosters.- TracyNTexas
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Irving Texas Chicken OrdinanceIn the City Website it says Rooaters are not allowed. So are you sure this is right? 6 Hens allowed Roosters not allowed 🚫
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Wenatchee Washington Chicken OrdinanceJust what I needed to know, and also another helpful contributor to the site posted an active link to the updated legislation. I'm thinking...
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Livonia Michigan Chicken OrdinanceChickens are allowed in Livonia City Ordinance, October 2024: Section 6.34 - Keeping of Animals (Fowl, Rabbits, Horses, Cows, etc.). (1)...
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Wake Forest North Carolina Chicken OrdinanceGood to know- appreciate you posting this info as finding it was impossible on the website! My neighbor down the street has a rooster but nobody...- dirtyFlocker
Chicken Laws & Ordinances
Is it legal to raise chickens in your city? Zoom into the map below & click the chicken icon to see a link for "More Info". (or open a full-screen map into your browser here)
Aurora Colorado Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
4
Roosters Allowed
No
Permit Required
Yes - $40 one time fee
Coop Restrictions
Hens must be provided with a covered, predator-resistant chicken coop that:
Provides at least two square-feet...
Wenatchee Washington Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
12 per acre
Roosters Allowed
No
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
distance from structures and property lines
City/Organization Contact name
City of Wenatchee City Hall 129...
Lafayette Indiana Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
No
Max Chickens Allowed
Roosters Allowed
No
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
n/a
City/Organization Contact name
City of Lafayette 20 N 6th St Lafayette, IN 47901 Telephone Number: 765-807-1000...
Richmond Virginia Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
4 "female chickens"
Roosters Allowed
No
Permit Required
Yes, $60 annual fee
Coop Restrictions
Section 10-97 (d) Any person to whom a permit has been issued in accordance with section...
Tracy CA Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
30
Roosters Allowed
No
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
must be caged
City/Organization Contact name
City of Tracy
Additional Information
must be more than 50' away from any dwelling...
Livermore California Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
10
Roosters Allowed
No
Permit Required
Yes
Coop Restrictions
Minimum 3 sq ft per bird
City/Organization Contact name
City of Livermore, Animal Control, 1052 South Livermore Avenue...
Bryan Texas Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
10
Roosters Allowed
No
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
Any enclosure that houses poultry or other domesticated fowl must be at least 50 feet from any building intended for human occupancy...
Bensalem Pennsylvania Chicken Ordinance
Since there is no ordinance disallowing poultry, all poultry are allowed.
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
No maximum
Roosters Allowed
Yes
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
Yes
City/Organization Contact name...
Lenexa Kansas Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
Depends on your zoning
Roosters Allowed
Yes
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
No corral, shelter or containment area may be within 100 feet of any adjacent dwelling, other than that of...
Beaumont Texas Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
none specified
Roosters Allowed
No
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
enclosed building made to contain noise, no odors
City/Organization Contact name
P.O. Box 3827 Beaumont TX 77701...
Jefferson County Kentucky Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
5 non-crowers 0.5 acre
Roosters Allowed
No
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
Yes. Confinement, zoning, and sanitation ordinances apply.
City/Organization Contact name...
Arlington (Arlington County) Virginia Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
ZONING ORDINANCES APPLY
Roosters Allowed
Yes
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
must be located no closer than 60 feet from the property line of an adjoining...
St. Charles Missouri Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
Not defined
Roosters Allowed
No
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
1) Permanent shelters, pens or cages shall be located at least 50 feet from any property line. (2) The shelter...
Hesperia California Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
depends on zoning (see below)
Roosters Allowed
Yes
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
All accessory buildings must be compliant with Article X of Chapter 16.20
City/Organization...
Sunnyvale California Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
ZONING ORDINANCES APPLY
Roosters Allowed
No
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
Sanitation, proximity, noise, zoning, building restrictions apply.
City/Organization Contact name...
Flint Michigan Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
ZONING RESTRICTIONS APPLY, NO RESIDENTAL PROPERTIES.
Roosters Allowed
No
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
City/Organization Contact name
Additional Information
§ 9-14.4 ANIMALS...
Decatur Illinois Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
None
Roosters Allowed
No
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
Must be 75 ft from the neighbor's LIVING residence. Must be fully enclosed. It would be advisable NOT to have roosters due...
Grand Junction Colorado Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
Less than 1/2 acre - 6; More than 1/2 acre - 15 (see below)
Roosters Allowed
Yes
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
Yes - see 20' setback below
City/Organization Contact name...
Rockford Illinois Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
No
Max Chickens Allowed
Roosters Allowed
No
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
City/Organization Contact name
Additional Information
they have extensive code on the keeping of pigeons but nothing I...
Stamford Connecticut Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
unstated
Roosters Allowed
Yes
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
only sanitary stipulations
City/Organization Contact name
Additional Information
Sec. 111-3. Proximity to...