Georgia regulates livestock and poultry through the Department of Agriculture, but generally allows municipalities to set local zoning rules for backyard chickens and other animals.
Under O.C.G.A. Title 4, the Georgia Department of Agriculture oversees livestock health, disease control, and commercial poultry operations statewide. The state preempts local rules on animal disease quarantine and commercial poultry house siting under the Right to Farm Act (O.C.G.A. 41-1-7), which protects established agricultural operations from nuisance suits. However, zoning of backyard chickens, roosters, and small livestock in residential areas remains a local matter. Counties and cities may enact stricter or more permissive rules within their jurisdictions.
Violations of state livestock disease laws can result in quarantine, civil penalties, and seizure of animals by the Department of Agriculture.
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Macon, GA
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Macon, GA
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Macon, GA
Macon-Bibb County limits residential fence heights to 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet in side and rear yards under the Land Development Resolution.
Macon, GA
Macon-Bibb County generally requires a permit for new fence construction. Applications are submitted to the Planning & Zoning Division.
Macon, GA
Macon-Bibb County allows recreational fire pits with restrictions. Fire pits must maintain setbacks from structures and be attended at all times.
Macon, GA
Macon-Bibb County follows Georgia EPD water conservation guidelines. During drought conditions, outdoor watering restrictions including odd/even schedules ma...
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