Chickens and livestock are allowed as farming/agricultural uses in Adams County's agricultural zone districts. The county's Animal Control Code excludes livestock from "pet animal," so numbers are set by zoning and lot size, not a pet cap.
Adams County zones unincorporated land under its Development Standards & Regulations. In the Agricultural-3 (A-3) District, "Farming" and "Ranching" are permitted principal uses on holdings of at least 35 acres; A-1 and A-2 agricultural districts also allow agricultural uses on smaller parcels. Poultry, fowl and livestock keeping therefore hinges on your parcel's zone district and acreage. The Animal Control Code separately defines "Livestock" (cattle, swine, sheep, goats, horses, mules, donkeys) and excludes it from "pet animal." Check your specific zoning with Adams County Community & Economic Development before adding a flock or herd.
Zoning violations are enforced by Adams County code compliance; keeping animals not permitted in your zone district can trigger abatement orders and land-use penalties. Confirm your parcel's zone first.
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