Palo Alto allows up to 6 hens (no roosters) on single-family residential lots with coops set back 25 feet from any dwelling under PAMC 18.42.
Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter 18.42 permits residents to keep up to 6 hens on single-family residential lots. Roosters, peafowl, and guinea fowl are prohibited due to noise concerns. Coops and enclosures must be set back at least 25 feet from any dwelling on adjacent property and at least 5 feet from any property line, and must be kept clean to avoid odor and vector issues. No slaughter is allowed on-site, and owners must comply with state food-safety rules for any egg sales. Bulk feed must be stored in rodent-proof containers. Larger livestock including goats, pigs, horses, and cattle are generally prohibited in city limits except on a handful of A-zoned foothills properties.
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