Can I raise and have chickens, turkeys, pigs, sheep, goats, rabbits and similar small animals on my property?
Yes. Zoning code provisions allow a person to have these types of farm animals for non-commercial purposes in residential and rural zoned areas. Structures used to house or feed animals must maintain a setback of 30 feet from all property lines and residences. You should also be aware that privately recorded restrictive covenants in a plat might restrict animals. If you live in a subdivision that has restrictive covenants, you will need to review those covenants to see if your homeowners association allows this activity. In the R-7200, R-8400, R-9600, R-12,500, R-20,000 and WFB zones, you need a minimum of 5 acres and a conditional use permit if raising these animals is not for the primary consumption of or use by the occupants of the premises.
