Lafayette may allow backyard chickens with limits. Roosters typically banned in residential areas. Livestock requires agricultural zoning in most parishes.
Lafayette regulates backyard poultry and livestock by zoning district. Residential zones may allow limited hens (typically 4 to 6) 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. Louisiana has extensive agricultural and rural traditions - rural parishes have broader livestock allowances. Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry oversees animal health statewide. HOAs commonly prohibit all livestock including chickens.
Unauthorized livestock: removal order. Nuisance: $50 to $500. Roosters in prohibited areas: immediate removal.
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Lafayette regulates overnight parking on public streets. Many areas restrict parking between certain hours or require permits for overnight street parking.
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Lafayette requires pool barriers meeting safety codes to prevent drowning. Fences must be at least 4 to 5 feet tall with self-closing, self-latching gates.
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Lafayette requires permits for retaining walls above a certain height, typically 4 feet. Engineering review may be required for taller walls.
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