Backyard chickens allowed in McKinney with a limit of 6 hens, no roosters, on lots of at least 1/2 acre. Coops must be 25 feet from any residence and 10 feet from property lines under Zoning Ordinance fowl provisions.
Hens kept for eggs and personal use are permitted in most residential zones. Roosters are prohibited due to noise. Coops and runs must be enclosed, predator-proof, and sanitary. Slaughter on-site is prohibited. HOA rules in master-planned communities (Craig Ranch, Trinity Falls, Stonebridge Ranch) commonly forbid chickens regardless of city allowance.
Code violation 100 to 500 per day. Repeat or unsanitary conditions can trigger removal order.
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