Denver may allow backyard chickens with limits. Roosters typically banned in residential areas. Livestock requires agricultural zoning or minimum lot size.
Denver regulates backyard poultry and livestock by zoning district. Residential zones may allow limited hens (typically 4 to 8) with no roosters. Coops must meet setback requirements from neighboring homes. Sanitary conditions required. Larger livestock (goats, horses, cattle) restricted to agricultural or large-lot residential zones. CRS §35-46-101 et seq. covers agricultural fence law. HOAs commonly prohibit all livestock including chickens.
Unauthorized livestock: removal order. Nuisance: $100 to $500. Roosters in prohibited areas: immediate removal.
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