Jac Jac
Songster
Sec. 9-5062. Chickens. Chickens kept for personal, non-commercial, purposes may be permitted provided the following requirements are met: a. Number of chickens. One chicken per 1000 square feet of high ground shall be permitted, provided, however, the maximum number of chickens permitted is 30. More than 30 chickens shall constitute a poultry farm and must meet all zoning and other regulations. b. Tethering. It shall be prohibited to retain or confine chickens or other fowl in a manner achieved by tethering to stationary or non-stationary objects including but not limited to, chicken coops or barrels. c. Building Permit. In the City of Savannah building permits are required for any chicken coop or shelter that is 120 square feet or larger. d. Minimum setback requirements. The minimum setback of chicken habitat from neighboring living quarters is determined by the number of birds and shall be: 1. Up to 10 birds: 25 feet, 2. More than 10 birds: 50 feet. This setback requirement may be waived if the adjoining neighbor(s) provides written permission. If a neighbor changes, written permission from the new neighbor is required.
