Henderson, NV Animal Ordinances: Chickens & Livestock (2026)
Key Facts
- Chickens/ducks/quail max
- 10 total per lot
- Roosters
- One allowed only if hens present
- Livestock zoning
- RS-1 and RS-2 districts only
- Livestock max
- 10 animals total per parcel
- Livestock fence height
- 6 feet minimum
Summary
Henderson allows up to 10 chickens, ducks, or quail per lot with a detached single-family home, plus separate livestock caps by species on RS-1 and RS-2 lots: all under Development Code accessory-use standards.
c. Livestock. ... i. Zoning Districts. Livestock may be kept on a lot with a single-family detached dwelling in the RS-1 and RS-2 Districts. ii. Maximum Number. Up to a maximum of 10 total, regardless of species, per parcel... d. Chickens/Ducks/Quail. ... ii. Maximum Number. A maximum combined total of ten chickens, ducks, or quail may be kept on a single lot. ... iv. Roosters are prohibited, unless in accordance with Section 19.9.3.B.2.d.ii.(a).
Full Breakdown
Chickens, ducks, and quail are capped at 10 total per lot in single-family zones, kept in a predator-proof coop set back 5 feet from property lines, at least 20 feet from a neighbor's house, and never in a front or side yard; only one rooster is allowed, and only if hens are present. Livestock, horses, cattle, goats, sheep, and swine, is limited to RS-1 and RS-2 lots, capped at 10 animals total per parcel with per-species density limits (one horse per 10,000 sq ft, one cattle per 20,000 sq ft), a 6-foot perimeter fence, and enclosures at least 20 by 20 feet per animal.
Violations & Fines
Violating Development Code accessory-use standards is a Development Code violation enforced by the Community Development and Services Director's code officials, who may issue notices, administrative or misdemeanor citations and fines, and order removal.
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