Chickens and roosters are considered female and male poultry. As an accessory use to Residential Property having chickens or roosters on the most common Land use Zoning of RS (Single Residential) or RL (Rural Living) the following would apply:
Female Poultry:
– If less than 7,200 square feet parcel size, then two (2) female poultry are allowed
– 7,200 square feet parcel to 9,999 square feet parcel size, then three (3) female poultry are allowed.
– 10,000 square feet parcel to 19,999 square feet parcel size, then four (4) female poultry are allowed.
– 20,000 square feet parcel size or more, then one (1) per 2,000 sq. ft. – Maximum 9 of each genus (a class, kind or a sort of a species) per parcel of female poultry are allowed.
Male Poultry:
– Minimum parcel size required 1 acre.
– A maximum of nine (9) male poultry per parcel are allowed, but no more than 2 of any genus (a class, kind or a sort of a species).
As an example: You would be allowed to have Two (2) Roosters and Two (2) Ganders (male geese) and Two (2) Drakes (male ducks), Two (2) Peacocks and One (1) Tom turkey for a total of 9 male poultry.
For all other Land Use Zoning Designations, Primary Use for poultry, or Commercial Uses of poultry on a parcel, please click the link below: