Cincinnati Ohio Chicken Ordinance

This is accurate for Cincinnati. Norwood allows 6 hens. Amberly Village allows 5 hens. Currently St Bernard, North College Hill, and Silverton do not allow chickens. Many of the townships have a 100 ft rule, not livestock buildings within 100 feet of the property line. Colerain Township was/is working on an urban farming ordinance that was tabled as of February, 2011.

The coop does not need to be cleaned daily, but it cannot produce a smell or sanitation hazard. The allowance of roosters is not specified in the ordinance. But it stands to reason that if you have a rooster crowing all day your neighbors are more likle to report you for something just to get rid of the noise. I spoke with the person at the health department who is responsible for coming out to investigate complaints in my zip code (45208) She said they do not get complaints often, but she was usure if that was because people are doing a good job keeping sanitary quarters or the lack of chicken keepers in the city. She stated that should there be a complaint and it is founded she would just tell you to clean it up. No chicken removal or coop removal if you comply. She was really very helpful. It took a few people to get someone to discuss more specifically what the ordinance describes, and it can be broadly interpreted. Then she gave me the number at the health depatment to call, and we discussed minimum standards for cleanliness and hygiene. This was the best thing I could have done. All my current nighbors are aware of out chickens and have no problems with them, but the house behind us is for sale and you never know what new people will think. Glad to have all my ducks in a row. And no, I don't actually have ducks!