Roswell, GA Animal Ordinances: Chickens & Livestock (2026)

Poultry includes any domesticated bird, including, but not limited to, chickens, ducks, guineas, quail and pigeons. Roosters are expressly prohibited.B.Use Standards. Where poultry raising is allowed as a limited use, it is subject to the following:1.The keeping of poultry is for non-commercial, personal use only. Non-commercial keeping of poultry allows no sales on the premises;2.The maximum number of poultry allowed is based on total lot size:a.Less than 0.33 acre is not allowed poultry,b.0.34 acre to 1.00 acre is allowed a maximum of 6 poultry,c.1.01 acres or more is allowed 12 poultry per acre for a total maximum of 36 poultry.3.Poultry must be kept only in the rear or side yard and must be within a fenced area. If a poultry enclosure is permanently affixed to the ground, it must meet all requirements for accessory structures;4.Any poultry enclosure, whether permanent or not, must be located a minimum of 25 feet from any residential structure on an abutting lot;5.The keeping of poultry authorized under this subsection must not create a nuisance as defined by Chapter 8.8 of the Roswell City Code. The keeping of poultry must be conducted in a manner that does not disturb the use or enjoyment of adjacent or abutting properties. Odor generated must not be perceptible at the property boundaries, and noise generated must not disturb people of reasonable sensitivity at the property boundaries. (Ord. No. 2023-10-16, § 3, 10-10-2023)