Mercer Island Washington 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 | No |
| Permit Required | No |
| Coop Restrictions | yes, not to exceed 36 sq ft per lot; location limited, roaming limited. |
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| Additional Information | 19.02.010 Single-family.A use not permitted by this section is prohibited. A. Uses Permitted in Zones R-8.4, R-9.6, R-12, and R-15. B. Additional Use Permitted in Zones R-9.6, R-12, and R-15. One accessory building for the housing of domestic animals and fowl, having a floor area not to exceed 36 square feet for each lot and located not less than 65 feet from any place of habitation other than the owners; provided, the roaming area shall be fenced and located not less than 35 feet from any adjacent place of human habitation. |
| Link for more Information | http://www.codepublishing.com/wa/mercerisland/ |
| Information Last Updated | 2010-04-29 22:24:13 |
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.
