Palo Alto California Chicken Ordinance
| Are Chickens Allowed in this location | Yes |
| Max Chickens Allowed | 6 |
| Roosters Allowed | No |
| Permit Required | Yes |
| Coop Restrictions | Proximity, sanitation, noise, and zoning restrictions apply. |
| City/Organization Contact name | City of Palo Alto City Hall 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Altos, CA 94301 |
| Additional Information | Livestock and other animals You'll need a permit to keep any type of livestock, including horses, goats, sheep, pigs, chickens, ducks, and turkeys in Palo Alto. Geese, roosters, guinea hens, and peacocks are not allowed, except in areas zoned for agriculture or open space. There are special provisions for keeping more than six chickens, in addition to these rules. Check with the Superintendent of Animal Services for poultry livestock permits. |
| Link for more information | https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?t=49121.33&BlobID=73418 |
| Information Last Updated | 11/18/2020 |
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.
