Under Sec. 5-18, Richardson allows up to 8 hens per residence. Roosters are prohibited. Chicken enclosures must provide at least 1 sq ft of roosting area and 10 sq ft of outdoor enclosure per chicken, and must be cleaned weekly.
Section 5-18 of the Richardson Code regulates chicken keeping. A maximum of 8 hens is permitted; roosters are prohibited. Enclosures must be a three-or-more-sided structure with a minimum of 1 square foot of roosting area per chicken with a roof/cover for weather protection, and direct access to an outdoor enclosure of at least 10 square feet per chicken. Enclosures must be designed per building and zoning requirements, constructed to prevent standing water, easily accessed, cleaned of droppings and waste weekly, predator-proof, and thoroughly ventilated. Other livestock regulations under the CZO may restrict keeping of cattle, horses, swine, sheep, or goats in residential districts. Dog/cat kennels (5+ adult animals) are prohibited in residential districts per Sec. 5-9(4).
Violations are punishable under Sec. 1-8. Improperly housed chickens or exceeding the limit results in Code Enforcement citations. Roosters must be removed immediately.
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