St. Charles Missouri Chicken Ordinance
| Are Chickens Allowed in this location | Yes |
| Max Chickens Allowed | Not defined |
| Roosters Allowed | No |
| Permit Required | No |
| Coop Restrictions | 1) Permanent shelters, pens or cages shall be located at least 50 feet from any property line. (2) The shelter, pen or cage shall have a concrete floor and be maintained in a sanitary condition. |
| City/Organization Contact name | City of St. Charles, MO (636)949-3200 |
| Additional Information | § 156.085 ANIMALS. (A) In all residential zoning districts, as well as all dwellings located in any other zoning district, dogs, rabbits, cats, horses or ponies may be kept as domestic pets by the occupant of a dwelling unit. These animals may not be used or kept for commercial or resale purposes, or so as to cause a public nuisance. The stable, shed or other place of shelter for a horse or pony shall not be located closer than 50 feet to any property line. No horse or pony may be kept on a lot which measures less than 2½ acres in area. (B) In all residential zoning districts, as well as all dwellings located in any other zoning district, the occupant of a dwelling unit may keep for personal use chickens, geese, ducks, turkeys, other species of fowl, and rabbits only under the following conditions: (1) Permanent shelters, pens or cages shall be located at least 50 feet from any property line. (2) The shelter, pen or cage shall have a concrete floor and be maintained in a sanitary condition. (3) Fowl shall not be kept for commercial or resale purposes or so as to cause a public nuisance. |
| Link for more Information | http://www.amlegal.com/nxt/gateway....s$fn=default.htm$3.0$vid=amlegal:stcharles_mo |
| Information Last Updated | 2010-04-14 00:53:25 |
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.
