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  • Unicorn9
    Kalamazoo Michigan Chicken Ordinance
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    Sounds about right, I have a print out in the coop with our Kalamazoo, MI Ordinances just in case someone ever questions. I've never had an issue...
    • Unicorn9
  • Portland Maine Chicken Ordinance
    5.00 star(s)
    Thank you! Very helpful information. Update: Portland Maine Chicken Permit repealed in 2017 ARTICLE IV. KEEPING OF DOMESTICATED CHICKENS...
    • Anonymous
  • S
    Santa Clarita California Chicken Ordinance
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    I thought you could not raise Chickens in Santa Clarita, I'm on my way to clucking....
    • SCV_OLD_TIMER
  • Gax000
    Redmond Oregon Chicken Ordinance
    2.00 star(s)
    The link is outdated. See here instead Livestock ordinance. No restrictions for roosters vs hens.
    • Gax000
  • Pasadena California Chicken Ordinance
    3.00 star(s)
    This needs to be updated. https://library.municode.com/ca/pasadena/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT6AN_CH6.20FOLIRE_6.20.031CHNCSH
    • Anonymous

Chicken Laws & Ordinances

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wild.t
Wichita Falls Texas Chicken Ordinance
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Wichita Falls Texas Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this location Yes Max Chickens Allowed N/A Roosters Allowed No Permit Required Yes Coop Restrictions 12 square feet of floor or ground area for each. No enclosure nearer than 75 feet to any residence excluding the...
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Hayward California Chicken Ordinance
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Hayward California Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this location Yes with an administrative use permit Max Chickens Allowed Dependent on available open area and lot size Roosters Allowed No Permit Required Yes Coop Restrictions See ordinance Chapter 10, Article 1, Section...
Etakeh
Lane County Oregon Chicken Ordinance
Etakeh
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Lane County Oregon Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this location Yes Max Chickens Allowed one for each five hundred (500) square feet of property Roosters Allowed Yes Permit Required No Coop Restrictions not more than four buildings allowed as accessory to any single-family...
LarryPQ
Chandler Arizona Chicken Ordinance
LarryPQ
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Chandler Arizona Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this location Yes Max Chickens Allowed not disclosed Roosters Allowed Yes Permit Required No Coop Restrictions They must be self contained, or in a fenced area and maintain the same front, side and rear yard requirements as...
LarryPQ
Elk Grove California Chicken Ordinance
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Elk Grove California Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this location Yes Max Chickens Allowed Must be zoned for Agriculture Roosters Allowed No Permit Required No Coop Restrictions City/Organization Contact name City of Elk Grove 8401 Laguna Palms Way Elk Grove, CA 95758...
LarryPQ
Virginia Beach Virginia Chicken Ordinance
LarryPQ
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Virginia Beach Virginia Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this location Yes Max Chickens Allowed ZONING RESTRICTIONS APPLY Roosters Allowed No Permit Required No Coop Restrictions Yes, conditions, location, proximity to residences. NOISE ORDINANCES APPLY. City/Organization...
LarryPQ
Memphis Tennessee Chicken Ordinance
LarryPQ
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Memphis Tennessee Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this location Yes Max Chickens Allowed ZONING RESTRICTIONS APPLY Roosters Allowed Yes Permit Required No Coop Restrictions Sanitation, noise, zoning, proximity restrictions apply City/Organization Contact name Memphis...
LarryPQ
Rancho Cucamonga California Chicken Ordinance
LarryPQ
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Rancho Cucamonga California Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this location Yes Max Chickens Allowed depends on square footage of property Roosters Allowed No Permit Required No Coop Restrictions Chickens must be housed 70 feet from dwellings, including chicken owner's home...
LarryPQ
Fort Lauderdale Florida Chicken Ordinance
LarryPQ
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Fort Lauderdale Florida 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 It shall be unlawful for any person to own, keep, maintain or...
owlies
Manchester New Hampshire Chicken Ordinance
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Manchester New Hampshire Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this location Yes Max Chickens Allowed 1 per acre, additional per 1/4 acre Roosters Allowed Yes Permit Required No Coop Restrictions none City/Organization Contact name Manchester / Planning and Community...
daklander
Temecula California Chicken Ordinance
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Temecula California Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this location Yes Max Chickens Allowed 2 Roosters Allowed No Permit Required No Coop Restrictions City/Organization Contact name City Clerk: 951-694-6444 http://www.cityoftemecula.org/temecula/contactus.aspx?c1=5&c2=32...
LarryPQ
Waco Texas Chicken Ordinance
LarryPQ
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Waco Texas Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this location Yes Max Chickens Allowed undisclosed Roosters Allowed No Permit Required No Coop Restrictions Yes- property line restrictions, see below. City/Organization Contact name http://www.waco-texas.com/...
nlove_3000
Everett Washington Chicken Ordinance
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Everett Washington Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this location Yes Max Chickens Allowed 6 without permit Roosters Allowed No Permit Required No Coop Restrictions Contact Building Codes at (425) 257-8810 City/Organization Contact name Code Enforcement (425) 257-8560...
xyresicchick
Providence Rhode Island Chicken Ordinance
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Providence Rhode Island Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this location Yes Max Chickens Allowed 6 Roosters Allowed No Permit Required No Coop Restrictions 1 hen per 800 square feet of space. City/Organization Contact name Providence, P.E.C.K...
chicksnchooks
Kansas City Wyandotte County Kansas Chicken Ordinance
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Kansas City-Wyandotte County Kansas Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this location Yes Max Chickens Allowed Maximum allowed will be determined by Animal Control according to your address Roosters Allowed Yes Permit Required Yes Coop Restrictions Unlawful for any person to...
Jessica Rabbit
Kent Washington Chicken Ordinance
Jessica Rabbit
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Kent Washington Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this location Yes Max Chickens Allowed 3 Roosters Allowed No Permit Required No Coop Restrictions City/Organization Contact name City of Kent Additional Information 15.08.070 Keeping of animals. state 3 fowl on a minimum...
LarryPQ
Madison Wisconsin Chicken Ordinance
LarryPQ
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Madison Wisconsin Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this location Yes Max Chickens Allowed 4 per household Roosters Allowed No Permit Required Yes Coop Restrictions coop must be 25' from neighbors City/Organization Contact name...
AZKat
Surprise Arizona Chicken Ordinance
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Surprise Arizona Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this location Yes Max Chickens Allowed 25 birds Roosters Allowed No Permit Required No Coop Restrictions 80ft from any residence or place where people eat or sleep. Minimum 1/2 acre lot required. City/Organization Contact...
vegaschick
Clark County Nevada Chicken Ordinance
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Clark County Nevada Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this location Yes Max Chickens Allowed Unknown, not stated / ZONING R-A 100 Chickens, R-E 20 Chickens Roosters Allowed Yes Permit Required No Coop Restrictions Poultry must be confined at all times within a suitable...
Rockethound
Prescott Arizona Chicken Ordinance
Rockethound
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Prescott Arizona Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this location Yes Max Chickens Allowed None specified Roosters Allowed No Permit Required No Coop Restrictions Chickens must be "physically secure." No space requirements. City/Organization Contact name Prescott City Clerk...
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