Idaho Falls Idaho Chicken Ordinance
| Are Chickens Allowed in this location | Yes |
| Max Chickens Allowed | 6 |
| Roosters Allowed | No |
| Permit Required | No |
| Coop Restrictions | (3) For the purposes of this sub-section, the term "rear yard" means a residential yard lying between the rear lot line and the nearest foundation line of the main building and extending across the full width of the lot. In the case of a corner lot where the building fronts on a side street, the rear yard may be established from the rear of the house to the side property line. (Ord 2848, 10-14-10) |
| City/Organization Contact name | Idaho Falls Animal services 612-8673 |
| Additional Information | Notwithstanding the foregoing, the keeping of not more than six (6) domestic hen chickens is permitted within the rear yard of any single family dwelling or duplex located in a residential zone, provided the following requirements are observed: (1) Eggs produced by such hens shall not be sold for pecuniary gain or profit. (2) Such hens shall not be slaughtered on the premises or raised or sold for slaughter or pecuniary gain or profit. (3) For the purposes of this sub-section, the term \"rear yard\" means a residential yard lying between the rear lot line and the nearest foundation line of the main building and extending across the full width of the lot. In the case of a corner lot where the building fronts on a side street, the rear yard may be established from the rear of the house to the side property line. (Ord 2848, 10-14-10) |
| Link for more Information | http://www.amlegal.com/nxt/gateway....policedivision?f=templates$fn=default.htm$3.0 |
| Information Last Updated | 2011-02-18 02:10:55 |
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