Norfolk allows up to 6 hens on residential lots with no roosters. Coops must be set back 25 feet from neighboring dwellings and kept in sanitary condition. Permits through the City may be required; sale of eggs restricted to on-site.
Norfolk's backyard chicken rules under City Code Chapter 6 allow up to 6 laying hens per residential lot. Roosters are prohibited due to noise. Coops must provide minimum square footage per bird (typically 4 sq ft indoor plus 10 sq ft run) and be located in rear yards with setbacks of 25 feet from any dwelling on an adjoining lot. Slaughter on-site is prohibited. Sale of eggs is allowed only from the residence (no commercial distribution). Predators near Lafayette River and Broad Creek parklands (raccoons, hawks) make secure coops important. HOAs may prohibit entirely.
Civil fines 50 to 250 dollars. Repeat violations can trigger removal order. Rooster complaints handled as nuisance.
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