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Coweta County, GA Animal Ordinances: Chickens & Livestock (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

Hens
Up to 10 (half-acre)
Roosters
One per parcel
Coop Setback
30 ft lines, 50 ft homes
Livestock
100 ft setback, RC
Commercial
20-acre minimum

Summary

In the county's default RC Rural Conservation zoning, backyard chickens are allowed on a half-acre with up to ten hens and one rooster, and horses and livestock are permitted as an accessory use with 100-foot setbacks. Horse farms are common.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Coweta County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

(b) The minimum lot size for the keeping of backyard chickens shall be one-half acre. (c) No more than ten chickens are permitted on a lot... (g) Roosters and any other crowing fowl shall be limited to one per parcel.

Source: Georgia Code (O.C.G.A.)View official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 40).

Full Breakdown

Most unincorporated Coweta County land is zoned RC Rural Conservation, which permits noncommercial poultry, horses, and livestock as an accessory to a home, with pens and buildings set at least 100 feet from property lines and 200 feet from off-site dwellings. A backyard-chicken exception allows a half-acre minimum, no more than ten chickens, and only one rooster or crowing fowl per parcel, with coops 30 feet from lines and 50 feet from neighboring homes. Commercial poultry and livestock raising requires 20 acres; riding stables need 10. Countywide, Section 10-81(h) makes it unlawful to let any fowl or livestock run at large.

Violations & Fines

Exceeding ten hens, keeping more than one rooster, siting a coop inside the setbacks, or letting livestock run at large is a violation enforced by county code compliance and animal services, with correction notices, fines, and animal removal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I keep backyard chickens in Coweta County?
Yes in the RC district, on a half-acre or more, with up to ten chickens and one rooster. Coops must sit 30 feet from property lines and 50 feet from neighboring homes.
Can I keep horses or cattle?
Yes as a noncommercial accessory use in RC zoning, with structures at least 100 feet from property lines. Commercial livestock raising requires 20 acres.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Coweta County

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