Peoria allows up to 6 backyard chickens (hens only) on residential lots under Chapter 16 (Animals). Roosters are prohibited. Coops must be at least 20 feet from property lines and 40 feet from neighboring residences. Peoria updated its backyard fowl ordinance in late 2024 alongside ADU changes. Larger livestock requires agricultural zoning.
Peoria's animal ordinance (Chapter 16) and zoning code (Chapter 21) regulate backyard poultry and livestock. The city permits up to 6 hens on residential lots. Roosters are prohibited due to noise. Chicken coops must be located at least 20 feet from property lines and at least 40 feet from neighboring residences. Coops must be maintained in sanitary condition without creating odor or pest nuisances. The backyard fowl provisions were updated in late 2024 as part of zoning code amendment TA24-02, which also addressed ADUs. Larger livestock (goats, horses, pigs) generally requires agricultural or rural residential zoning with larger lot sizes. All animals must be properly contained. The city's Code Compliance division enforces animal-related violations. Peoria's many master-planned communities have HOAs that may further restrict or prohibit backyard chickens.
Exceeding the 6-hen limit, keeping roosters, or failing to meet setback requirements may result in code enforcement citations and orders to remove animals.
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