Antioch allows backyard chickens in residential zones with limits on quantity (typically 4-6 hens), a prohibition on roosters, coop setback requirements from property lines and dwellings, and sanitary maintenance standards to prevent odor and pest issues.
Backyard chickens are permitted in Antioch residential zones, typically allowing 4–6 hens depending on lot size. Roosters are prohibited in residential zones due to noise concerns. Coops and chicken runs must comply with setback requirements — commonly 10+ feet from property lines and 25+ feet from any dwelling (including neighboring homes). Coops must be predator-proof, kept clean to prevent rodent attraction and odor, and manure must be composted or disposed of properly. Slaughtering chickens on residential property is generally prohibited. Eggs produced may be given away or sold at farmers markets but commercial sales from home require additional licensing. HOAs and CC&Rs may further restrict or prohibit chickens even where city zoning allows them. Contra Costa County Public Health tracks avian disease reports.
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