Durham North Carolina Chicken Ordinance

Are Chickens Allowed in this locationYes
Max Chickens Allowed10
Roosters AllowedNo
Permit RequiredYes
Coop RestrictionsMinimum floor area per chicken 3 square feet.1 square foot of window per 15 square feet of floor area. and a coop must be15 feet from any property line or rightof- way.
City/Organization Contact nameCity Of Durham NC,email at [email protected] or phone (919)560-1200
Additional InformationHens are allowed with a Limited Agriculture Permit, the form to get one is found on the link.
Link for more Informationhttp://www.durhamnc.gov/departments/planning/limited_ag_permit.cfm
Information Last Updated2010-03-17 00:00:00


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