Prior Lake's zoning code (Chapter 10) permits chickens in some residential districts subject to setback, coop, and flock-size standards. Roosters are restricted, and Agricultural (A) district lots can keep larger livestock.
Under Prior Lake Chapter 10, the Agricultural (A) district allows traditional livestock - cattle, horses, sheep, goats - subject to minimum lot area requirements. Within Residential districts (R-S, R-1, R-2), keeping of farm animals is more limited; backyard chickens are permitted in some residential zones subject to setback rules, coop inspections, and flock-size limits. Coops must comply with the accessory structure setback rules (typically minimum 5 feet from side/rear lot lines) and may not exceed accessory structure size limits (up to 1,000 sq ft in R-1/R-2, 750 sq ft in R-3). Roosters are typically prohibited in residential districts due to noise nuisance provisions. The Spring Lake / Mdewakanton Sioux Community lands within or adjacent to Prior Lake have separate rules.
Keeping livestock in violation of zoning is a misdemeanor with fines up to $1,000 plus mandatory removal of the animals. Continuing violations can trigger code abatement.
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