Edmonds, WA Animal Ordinances: Chickens & Livestock (2026)

1(B) permits up to six domestic female chickens on the lot or premises of a single-family residential dwelling unit; an accessory dwelling unit on the same lot doesn't count as a separate dwelling for purposes of the chicken limit, and any coop or pen is treated as an accessory structure subject to the applicable zone's requirements. Poultry and covered animals are otherwise prohibited on residential property except as this section allows. 130's dimensional standards: a minimum of 12,000 square feet of open pasture for the first covered animal, plus 8,000 additional square feet for each additional animal, with the pasture at least 80 feet wide and the stable set back at least 30 feet from every side, rear, and front property line.

Owners must fence the entire pasture area to confine the animal and keep the premises sanitary, since an unreasonable accumulation of flies, insects, or offensive odor is presumed to be inadequate sanitation. Covered animals may not be left unattended in any commercially zoned area, and riding or leading them on sidewalks or into parks, beaches, or playgrounds is barred unless the parks director posts a specific exception. 130, the stricter one controls.