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  • Kalamazoo Michigan Chicken Ordinance
    5.00 star(s)
    Sounds about right, I have a print out in the coop with our Kalamazoo, MI Ordinances just in case someone ever questions. I've never had an issue...
    • Unicorn9
  • Portland Maine Chicken Ordinance
    5.00 star(s)
    Thank you! Very helpful information. Update: Portland Maine Chicken Permit repealed in 2017 ARTICLE IV. KEEPING OF DOMESTICATED CHICKENS...
    • Anonymous
  • Santa Clarita California Chicken Ordinance
    5.00 star(s)
    I thought you could not raise Chickens in Santa Clarita, I'm on my way to clucking....
    • SCV_OLD_TIMER
  • Redmond Oregon Chicken Ordinance
    2.00 star(s)
    The link is outdated. See here instead Livestock ordinance. No restrictions for roosters vs hens.
    • Gax000
  • Pasadena California Chicken Ordinance
    3.00 star(s)
    This needs to be updated. https://library.municode.com/ca/pasadena/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT6AN_CH6.20FOLIRE_6.20.031CHNCSH
    • Anonymous

Chicken Laws & Ordinances

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LarryPQ
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Mesa Arizona Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this location Yes Max Chickens Allowed 10 for each half acre until 2.5 acre at which time there is no limit Roosters Allowed Yes Permit Required No Coop Restrictions must be 75' from Neighboring building/ dining /sleeping area...
1lpoock
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Cincinnati Ohio Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this location Yes Max Chickens Allowed Not Specified Roosters Allowed No Permit Required No Coop Restrictions Manure cleaned out daily City/Organization Contact name Cincinnati, OH 801 Plum Street Room 150 Cincinnati, OH...
katheria
Updated
2 min read
5.00 star(s) 1 ratings
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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...
LarryPQ
2 min read
4.00 star(s) 2 ratings
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Tulsa Oklahoma Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this location Yes Max Chickens Allowed 6 Adults 14 chicks under 8 weeks Roosters Allowed Yes Permit Required No Coop Restrictions NOISE ORDINANCES MAY APPLY. They must be kept in a building and pen that at its nearest point is...
Coopa Cabana
18 min read
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Buffalo New York Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this location Yes Max Chickens Allowed 5 Roosters Allowed No Permit Required Yes Coop Restrictions At least 20ft from any door or window of a dwelling other than applicant's dwelling-Please see comment section for other...
Break an Egg
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2 min read
5.00 star(s) 2 ratings
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San Antonio Texas Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this location Yes Max Chickens Allowed 3 without a permit Roosters Allowed Yes Permit Required No Coop Restrictions All domestic fowl must be kept in an enclosure. City/Organization Contact name San Antonio, TX 100 Military...
alicefelldown
3 min read
5.00 star(s) 1 ratings
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Modesto California Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this location Yes Max Chickens Allowed Chickens only allowed in zone R-1: max 12 hens Roosters Allowed No Permit Required No Coop Restrictions Min. 40 ft from houses City/Organization Contact name Zoning Information (209)...
LarryPQ
Updated
1 min read
4.00 star(s) 2 ratings
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Prince George's County Maryland Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this location Chickens are only allowed on R-O-S, O-S, R-E, R-A and R-R zones. Properties in R-R must be greater than 20,000 square feet. Max Chickens Allowed Roosters Allowed No Permit Required Required...
Coopa Cabana
Updated
3 min read
4.33 star(s) 3 ratings
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Tampa Florida Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in Tampa? Yes (but with conditions) Max Chickens Allowed: 1 chicken/1000 SF land (rounded down) Roosters Allowed: No Permit Required: No Coop Restrictions: See Additional Information Organization Contact Numbers: City of Tampa...
LarryPQ
Updated
2 min read
4.00 star(s) 2 ratings
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Lexington Kentucky Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this location Yes Max Chickens Allowed Not defined Roosters Allowed Yes - See section 4-12. Noisy Animals, keeping. Permit Required No Coop Restrictions None defined City/Organization Contact name Lexington-Fayette Urban...
1lpoock
2 min read
5.00 star(s) 1 ratings
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Akron Ohio Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this location Yes Max Chickens Allowed Not Specified Roosters Allowed No Permit Required No Coop Restrictions Must be at least 100 feet away from any home. City/Organization Contact name City Council Office (330)375-2256...
LarryPQ
3 min read
4.00 star(s) 2 ratings
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Atlanta Georgia Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this location Yes Max Chickens Allowed No more than 25 birds (chickens, turkeys, bantams) may be kept. Roosters Allowed Yes Permit Required No Coop Restrictions Coop must be at least 5 feet from the owner's dwelling and 50...
EngieKisses
Updated
4 min read
5.00 star(s) 1 ratings
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Corpus Christi Texas Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in Corpus Christi? Yes Max Chickens Allowed 7 Roosters Allowed No Permit Required No Coop Restrictions See Subsection C Items 5,6, and 7 below. City/Organization Contact name Customer Call Center (361) 826-CITY (2489)...
LarryPQ
Updated
1 min read
4.00 star(s) 2 ratings
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Raleigh North Carolina Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this location Yes Max Chickens Allowed No Maximum Roosters Allowed Yes Permit Required No Coop Restrictions None City/Organization Contact name Raleigh Animal Control: 919-996-1449 Additional Information Started in...
klartunz
2 min read
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Santa Clarita California Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this location Yes Max Chickens Allowed depends on lot size Roosters Allowed No Permit Required No Coop Restrictions City/Organization Contact name City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Blvd. Suite 300 Santa Clarita...
plot_thickens
2 min read
3.00 star(s) 2 ratings
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Alameda County (unincorporated California Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this location Yes Max Chickens Allowed depends on number of chickens Roosters Allowed No Permit Required No Coop Restrictions Unknown City/Organization Contact name Field Services Section 4595...
LarryPQ
2 min read
4.00 star(s) 2 ratings
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Arlington Texas Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this location Yes Max Chickens Allowed 4 per 1/2 acre; 10 more than 1/2 acre but less than 1; 25 for more than one acre Roosters Allowed No Permit Required No Coop Restrictions must be contained in a coop or pen...
eburgchicks
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2 min read
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Carroll County MD Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this location y Max Chickens Allowed <1 acre -- 6 <2 acres -- 12 <3 acres -- 18 >3 acres -- no max Roosters Allowed unknown Permit Required n Coop Restrictions >1 acre, permit required,75 ft from property lines <1 acre, a...
LarryPQ
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6 min read
4.00 star(s) 2 ratings
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Tacoma Washington Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this location Yes Max Chickens Allowed 6 (See limit exception below) Roosters Allowed No Permit Required No Coop Restrictions Setback 12 feet from any residence; Coops larger than 200sq ft must obtain a building permit...
Xtradust
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4 min read
5.00 star(s) 1 ratings
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Orange California Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this location Yes Max Chickens Allowed 5 Roosters Allowed No Permit Required No Coop Restrictions Poultry, rabbits, reptiles, rodents, and other small animals (less than five pounds), shall be limited to a total number of...
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