Chicken Ordinance Builder

Use this tool to design and evaluate chicken keeping regulations for your community.

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Maximum Number of Chickens

Allow Roosters

Require Permit

Annual Fee ($)

Setback Distance (feet)

Minimum Lot Size (sq ft)

Municipality Name

Ordinance Number

Effective Date

Require Enclosed Coop

Minimum Coop Space (sq ft per chicken)

Minimum Run Space (sq ft per chicken)

Noise Restrictions

Allow On-Site Slaughter

Allow Egg Sales

Inspection Frequency

Require Neighbor Consent

Ordinance Grade

Requirements for Grade A+

Requirements Met:

✓ Reasonable setback requirements
✓ No neighbor consent required

Requirements Not Met:

✗ Need to allow 20 or more chickens (currently: 6)
✗ Need to allow roosters
✗ Remove permit requirement
✗ Remove all fees (currently: $undefined)

Recommendations

Consider allowing roosters with specific noise restrictions
Consider either requiring a permit OR an annual fee, but not both

Preview

ORDINANCE NO. [NUMBER]
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE KEEPING OF CHICKENS IN MUNICIPALITY NAME

Section 1. Purpose
The purpose of this ordinance is to provide standards for the keeping of domestic chickens within MUNICIPALITY NAME limits.

Section 2. General Requirements
a) Number of Chickens: No more than 6 chickens may be kept on any residential property.
b) Roosters: Roosters are prohibited within city limits.

Section 3. Permits and Fees
A permit is required to keep chickens within MUNICIPALITY NAME limits. The annual fee is $25.

Section 4. Property Requirements
a) Setbacks: All chicken coops and runs must be located at least 10 feet from any property line.
b) Lot Size: Properties must have a minimum lot size of 5000 square feet to keep chickens.

Section 5. Housing Requirements
a) Each chicken must have at least 4 square feet of interior coop space.
b) Each chicken must have at least 10 square feet of outdoor run space.
c) Coops must be covered, predator-resistant, and well-ventilated.
d) Coops must be kept clean and in good repair.

Section 6. Maintenance Standards
a) Feed must be stored in rodent-proof containers.
b) Waste must be properly managed to prevent odors and pests.
c) The keeping of chickens shall not create a nuisance.

Section 7. Enforcement
Violations of this ordinance may result in fines and/or revocation of chicken-keeping privileges.

Grade: B

Note: This is a template only and should be reviewed by legal counsel before adoption.