Backyard chickens in unincorporated Fulton County are allowed in AG-1 zones. Atlanta allows up to 25 hens (no roosters) per property under Code §18-153 with a 25-ft setback from neighboring dwellings.
Fulton County Zoning Article 5 limits livestock and poultry to AG-1 (Agricultural) and CUP zones. Atlanta allows chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks, pigeons under Code §18-152, capped at 25 birds outside agricultural zones, with a 25-ft minimum distance from any occupied building except the owner's dwelling, and 4 sq ft per bird in the enclosure. Roosters are not banned but crowing 10+ minutes is a nuisance under §18-11 with fines $150-$1,000. Sandy Springs allows hens with a permit and no roosters.
Atlanta first offense: $150 fine; up to $1,000 for repeat violations. County: Notice of Violation, civil fines, possible removal.
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