My Neighbors Have Chickens, Is This a Code Violation?
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Code Enforcement
You can have up to four hens at your home, but no roosters. Chickens must stay in a secure coop or fenced area—inside the coop at night and in the coop or fenced yard during the day. No selling eggs or manure. And no slaughtering chickens at home.
The coop must be in the backyard, at least 10 feet from the property line and 25 feet from the neighbors’ homes, with 4 square feet per chicken. It must be clean, pest-free, and built to keep out animals like dogs, cats, and wild birds. The area must be kept clean and not cause bad smells or other problems for neighbors. Sec. 2-4-24
Updated 9/15/2026 8:31 AM