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Chickens & Roosters in City Limits

Chickens are allowed in city limits. Roosters are prohibited per City Code 518.04 (c)

  • Chickens cannot run at large. Chickens must stay on the owner's property and cannot wander into other yards or neighborhoods (City Code 518.02)
  • Chickens cannot create nuisance conditions such as offensive odors, unsanitary conditions or unreasonably loud or disturbing noises (City Code 518.04)
Updated 2/12/2025 2:44 PM
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