Grand Island Nebraska Chicken Ordinance
| Are Chickens Allowed in this location | Yes |
| Max Chickens Allowed | 4 hens per acre, min. one acre to keep chickens |
| Roosters Allowed | No |
| Permit Required | No |
| Coop Restrictions | All enclosures and restraints required by §5-15 which are used to confine rabbits, birds, chickens shall be at least fifteen (15) feet from any privately-owned property abutting the owner's property. |
| City/Organization Contact name | City of Grand Island, NE 308-385-5444, ext. 130 |
| Additional Information | City Code Chapter 5 section 5-18(B) states: No person, except for commercial retail establishments that offer live fowl (including chickens) for retail sale and governmental and/or non-profit educational facilities, shall keep or maintain on his or her property any fowl (including chicken hens) in a number that exceeds four (4) per one acre with a minimum of land being one (1) acre (i.e., two acres may be occupied by eight (8) fowl). |
| Link for more Information | http://city.grand-island.com/departments/Legal/CityCode/ref_code_index.htm |
| Information Last Updated | 2010-06-15 13:14:50 |
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.
