Newbie checking local rules

[Davidanderson21]

I live in Camas Washington on prune hill and am wondering what the laws and rules are to raise chickens in my back yard. Anyone's help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

You need to obtain and read a copy of the ordinances from your city clerk.
If you are in a subdivision, that adds another layer of onus.

 

[frackmomma]

I live in Camas Washington on prune hill and am wondering what the laws and rules are to raise chickens in my back yard. Anyone's help would be greatly appreciated.

Hi! I live in Molalla Oregon and I found this for you. It's similar to our city code...

"the keeping of more than six chickens, ducks, geese, domesticated hare or rabbit, and similar animals in any combination on a parcel of land containing less than ten thousand square feet shall be deemed a public nuisance. No turkeys or roosters are permitted."

Here's the link to your city municipal code: https://library.municode.com/wa/camas/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT6AN_CH6.16PORA

 

[ChickenCanoe]

 

[rosemarythyme]

Looks pretty straightforward then. Also make sure to check that you don't have any restrictions per your subdivision, HOA, etc. if those apply.

 

[frackmomma]

Yes, HOAs typically restrict any kind of livestock