Lewisville, TX Animal Ordinances: Chickens & Livestock (2026)
Key Facts
- Zoning Code
- Ch. 14 Zoning
- Animal Code
- Ch. 6 Animals
- Residential Zones
- Livestock prohibited
- Chickens
- Not allowed on residential lots
- Fine
- Up to $500/day
Summary
Lewisville zoning ordinance prohibits keeping livestock (horses, cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, chickens) on residentially zoned property unless on agricultural tracts meeting minimum acreage. Chapter 6 regulates animal keeping; Chapter 14 (Zoning) sets land use restrictions.
Sec. 142.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) 'Estray' means stray livestock, stray exotic livestock, stray bison, or stray exotic fowl. ... Sec. 142.003. DISCOVERY OF ESTRAY; NOTICE. (a) If an estray, without being herded with other livestock, roams about the property of a person without that person's permission or roams about public property, the owner of the private property or the custodian of the public property, as applicable, shall, as soon as reasonably possible, report the presence of the estray to the sheriff of the county in which the estray is discovered.
Full Breakdown
Lewisville Code of Ordinances Chapter 14 (Zoning) and Chapter 6 (Animals) work together to restrict livestock in residential areas. Standard residential zoning districts (R-1 through R-4, TH, MF) do not permit livestock keeping. Livestock includes horses, cattle, goats, sheep, swine, poultry, and similar farm animals. Properties zoned Agricultural (AG) or with agricultural exemptions on parcels of sufficient acreage may keep livestock subject to setback and sanitation requirements. Chickens and roosters are prohibited on standard residential lots. Miniature goats and potbellied pigs kept as pets rather than livestock may be addressed on a case-by-case basis but generally fall under the livestock prohibition in residential zones.
Lewisville is substantially built out with limited agricultural land remaining. Properties adjacent to the Lewisville Lake corridor and former ranch land in northeast Lewisville may retain agricultural zoning. The city code requires that animal enclosures be maintained in sanitary condition and not create odor or pest nuisances affecting neighboring properties. Code Compliance handles livestock complaints at (972) 219-3450.
Violations & Fines
Keeping livestock in prohibited zones: fine up to $500 per offense. Each day constitutes a separate violation. Animals may be removed by Animal Services.
Frequently Asked Questions
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