Denton Ch. 6 allows up to 12 hens on lots of 10,000+ sq ft. Roosters prohibited in residential. Coops must be 50 ft from neighboring dwellings.
The City of Denton regulates poultry and livestock through Chapter 6 (Animals) and the Denton Development Code zoning provisions. Backyard hens are permitted on residential lots of at least 10,000 square feet with a maximum of 12 hens per lot. Roosters are prohibited in all residential zoning districts due to noise. Chicken coops must be located in the rear yard, at least 50 feet from any neighboring dwelling, and maintained in a sanitary condition. Feed must be stored in rodent-proof containers. Livestock animals (horses, cattle, goats, sheep, pigs) are permitted only on property zoned for agricultural use or on residential lots of at least one acre, with density limits based on acreage. Miniature goats and potbelly pigs are classified as livestock, not pets, and follow livestock zoning rules. Denton Animal Services at (940) 349-7594 handles complaints about unsanitary conditions, odor, and noise from poultry and livestock operations. Slaughter of animals within city limits is regulated under state DSHS rules.
Prohibited roosters: Class C misdemeanor, fine up to $500, removal required. Unsanitary conditions: code compliance notice, 10-day cure, then fine up to $500 per day.
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Denton Code Sec. 6-9 prohibits any animal from creating noise that interferes with neighbors' reasonable enjoyment of their property. Residents within 300 fe...
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Denton Sec. 17-20 uses a reasonableness standard rather than fixed decibel limits for most noise sources. The one specific numeric limit is 70 dBA at the eve...
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Denton Code Ch. 17, Art. II (Sec. 17-20) prohibits noise of such character, intensity, and duration as to substantially interfere with comfortable enjoyment ...
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Denton DDC Sec. 7.12 requires RVs and boats stored behind the front building line on paved surfaces. Occupancy prohibited. 72-hr temp driveway use.
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Denton restricts vehicles over 10,000 lbs GVWR in residential zones. One light commercial vehicle allowed behind front building line on paved surface.
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Denton has no citywide overnight street parking ban. The 72-hour limit and residential permit zones near UNT/TWU are the primary restrictions.
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