Philadelphia Pennsylvania Chicken Ordinance
| Are Chickens Allowed in this location | Yes |
| Max Chickens Allowed | LOT SIZE RESTRICTIONS |
| Roosters Allowed | No |
| Permit Required | No |
| Coop Restrictions | Proximity, sanitation, zoning restrictions apply. |
| City/Organization Contact name | City of Philadelphia (215) 686-3250 |
| Additional Information | http://webapps.phila.gov/council/attachments/1280.pdf Chicken are only allowed on lots that are greater then 3 acres. The city code reads. § 10-112. Keeping Farm Animals. 23 (1) No person shall keep a farm animal anywhere except: (a) at a licensed slaughterhouse or commercial retailer of live animals sold to be killed for use as food; (b) if the animal was purchased to be killed for food and is kept for no more than 24 hours; (c) at a zoological park; (d) at a veterinary hospital or clinic; (e) at an animal shelter; (f) at a circus or other licensed entertainment venue; (g) at a facility used for educational or scientific purposes, such as schools and laboratories; or (h) on a parcel of real property of 3 or more acres, provided this subsection (h) shall not apply with respect to pigs. |
| Link for more Information | http://www.amlegal.com/nxt/gateway....n=default.htm$3.0$vid=amlegal:philadelphia_pa |
| Information Last Updated | 2010-03-31 11:55:50 |
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.
