High Point North Carolina Chicken Ordinance
| Are Chickens Allowed in this location | Yes |
| Max Chickens Allowed | not more than one adult over six months of age per every 500 sq ft lot area |
| Roosters Allowed | Yes |
| Permit Required | No |
| Coop Restrictions | Proximity, noise, sanitation, and zoning restrictions apply. |
| City/Organization Contact name | http://www.high-point.net/codes.cfm |
| Additional Information | High Point Development Ordinance, Chapter 5, Zoning. section 9-5-2(sss) (3)Fowl:a.Where Required: AG, RS-40, RS-20, RS-15, RS-12, LI, and HI Districts. b.Minimum Area: The minimum lot size shall be 2 acres. c.Setback: Such animals and bees shall be housed and/or fenced not less than fifty (50\\\')feet from any property line. d.Maximum Density: Except for the AG District, no more than one (1) adult over six (6) months of age shall be permitted for every five hundred (500) square feet of lot area. e.Security Fencing: Fencing, of an acceptable height and material approved by the Enforcement Officer, shall be provided to prevent animals from leaving the property. |
| Link for more Information | http://library1.municode.com/default-test/home.htm?infobase=10918&doc_action=whatsnew |
| Information Last Updated | 2010-05-04 11:19:27 |
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.
