Am I allowed to have chickens in a residential neighborhood?

Hens are permitted in some residential zones; please see the table below for details. Your Homeowners Association may have additional restrictions.

ZoneMinimum Lot Area Required
Number of Hens Permitted

RE

0.5 acres

5 hens per acre, max of 10

R1, R2

0.5 acres

3 hens per lot if the total area is under 1 acre, and up to 4 hens per lot if the total area is over 1 acre

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