Hi all
I live in El Lago, TX and am working getting the ordinances that prohibit backyard chickens changed. I am utilizing some of the great information already shared on BYC, and I thank you all for the hard work you have done. One thing I cannot find is a good list of towns/cities in Texas...
Azle Texas Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
Unlimited
Roosters Allowed
Yes
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
Must be 50 feet from any occupied dwelling besides the owners.
City/Organization Contact name
Azle Animal Control...
Sachse Texas Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
15
Roosters Allowed
Yes
Permit Required
Yes
Coop Restrictions
Each animal needs 3 sq feet of floor space, and must be behind the rear building line.
City/Organization Contact name...
Mount Vernon Texas Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
No
Max Chickens Allowed
Roosters Allowed
No
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
City/Organization Contact name
Additional Information
Chapter 4, Section 4-1 defines Fowl as any chicken, turkey, goose...
Pharr Texas Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
10 per premises
Roosters Allowed
Yes
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
Must be kept in cages or pens
City/Organization Contact name
Pharr Animal Control: 956-702-3647
Additional...
Wichita Falls Texas Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
N/A
Roosters Allowed
No
Permit Required
Yes
Coop Restrictions
12 square feet of floor or ground area for each. No enclosure nearer than 75 feet to any residence excluding the...
Wolfforth Texas Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
No
Max Chickens Allowed
Roosters Allowed
No
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
N/A
City/Organization Contact name
City of Wolfforth Telephone 806-866-4215 FAX 806-866-4217 Postal address P.O. Box 36...
Dallas Texas Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
No limit found. Rooster must be confined at all times!
Roosters Allowed
NO!... for almost everyone... This is a direct quote from Dallas animal services FAQ: "Can I have chickens in my...
Garland Texas Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
4
Roosters Allowed
No
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
Fowl shall be kept in an enclosure that is located at least thirty (30) feet from any residential dwelling, other than that of the...
Willis Texas Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
4 square feet per chicken
Roosters Allowed
Yes
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
20 feet from adjoining residences. Sanitation, noise, zoning, and proximity restrictions apply...
Plano Texas Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
No
Max Chickens Allowed
Roosters Allowed
No
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
City/Organization Contact name
Plano, TX: 972-941-7000
Additional Information
Livestock means or includes, regardless of age...
San Angelo Texas Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
no limit on hens and one rooster
Roosters Allowed
Yes
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
none specified but other ordinance apply, like sanitation
City/Organization Contact name
City...
Killeen Texas Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes, if properties are zoned agricultural
Max Chickens Allowed
ZONING ORDINANCES APPLY
Roosters Allowed
No
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
100 feet- Proximity, noise, sanitation, and zoning restrictions apply...
Cedar Hill Texas Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
25 per acre for Educational Purposes only;
Roosters Allowed
No
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
Unknown
City/Organization Contact name
Additional Information
Sec. 3-47. Certain...
Spring Valley Village Texas Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
No
Max Chickens Allowed
Roosters Allowed
No
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
Proximity, noise, zoning, and sanitation restrictions apply.
City/Organization Contact name
Additional...
Burnet Texas Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
5 no closer than 50' of any dwelling; 6 or more must have a distance of 200' or greater
Roosters Allowed
No
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
Yes
City/Organization Contact name...
Burleson Texas Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
Unknown; Nuisance Ordinance
Roosters Allowed
Yes
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
Yes
City/Organization Contact name
Additional Information
(c) Livestock and fowl. Livestock and...
Bunker Hill Village Texas Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
No
Max Chickens Allowed
Roosters Allowed
No
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
City/Organization Contact name
Additional Information
§ 7.12. Hoofed animals and fowl. No hoofed animals or fowl...
Brownwood Texas Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
Unknown; Nuisance Ordinance
Roosters Allowed
Yes
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
Must be constructed no closer than 150\' of any lot line
City/Organization Contact name...
Brownsville Texas Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
Unknown; Nuisance Ordinance
Roosters Allowed
Yes
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
Shall not be within 50\' of any dwelling
City/Organization Contact name
Additional Information...