Wow, do you know if you can still have roosters in Fulton, MO? I am looking at moving there and was told today they didn't believe roosters are allowed.
Your inquiry is in a 9 year old thread, directed at a poster absent for four years.
That said,
go here. The short answer is that, with the right zoning, and a property over one acre in size, you can have 10 poultry.
Sec. 14-22. - Limitations on livestock and fowl.
This section shall establish the limit on the number of livestock or fowl (in any combination of species) on property consisting of no less than one acre. Any property containing less than one acre shall not keep livestock or fowl.
(1)
The following per acre limits apply to the keeping of livestock or fowl in any combination of species:
a.
One adult horse, mule, donkey, or other animal of like kind or cow, per acre,
b.
Three adult goats, sheep, llamas, alpacas, ostriches, or emus, per acre; and
c.
Ten adult rabbits, chickens, turkeys, pheasants, quail, geese, or ducks, per acre.
(2)
It shall be unlawful for any person to keep more livestock or fowl on any premises than as set out in subsection (a) of this section.
(Ord. No. 1308-11, § 1, 12-20-11; Ord. No. 1498-19, § 1, 5-28-19)
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While the ordinance does not specifically prohibit the keeping of Roosters, you must also be aware of this Section:
Sec. 14-5. - Running at large prohibited; declared nuisance.
(a)
Animals and fowl. Any animal or fowl running at large in the city off the property of the owner is declared to be a public nuisance.
(b)
Domestic animals afflicted with contagious diseases. No domestic animal afflicted with a contagious disease shall be allowed to run at large or to be exposed to the public in such a manner to affect the health of man or beast. Such animal shall be under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
(Code 1980, § 5-6; Ord. No. 912-02, § 1, 8-27-02; Ord. No. 1498-19, § 1, 5-28-19)
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and this Definition:
Public nuisance animal means any animal that unreasonably annoys humans, endangers the life or health of other animals or persons or substantially interferes with the rights of citizens, other than its owner, to the enjoyment of life or property. The term "public nuisance animal" means and includes, but is not limited to any animal that:
(1)
Is found at large off the premises of the owner.
(2)
Damages the property of anyone other than its owner.
(3)
Molests or intimidates pedestrians or passersby.
(4)
Chases vehicles.
(5)
Excessively makes disturbing noises, including but not limited to continued/repeated howling, barking, whining or other utterances causing unreasonable annoyance, disturbance or discomfort to neighbors or others in close proximity to the premises where the animal is kept or harbored.
(6)
Causes fouling of the air by odor and thereby creates unreasonable annoyance or discomfort to neighbors and others in close proximity to the premises where the animal is kept or harbored.
(7)
Causes unsanitary conditions in enclosures or surroundings where the animal is kept or harbored.
(8)
Is offensive or potentially dangerous to the public health, safety or welfare by virtue of the number or types of animals maintained.
(9)
Attacks other domestic animals.
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tl,dr; You can have Roosters, if they are contained, and your neighbors don't deem them smelly or noisy.
You should also familiarize yourself with the Building Code regarding coop placement and construction, as well as any local HOA rules, etc.
