Saint Paul allows backyard chickens with a permit. Tier One: 1-6 hens ($26). Tier Two: 7-15 hens ($76, 75% neighbor approval). Roosters absolutely prohibited. Max 15 birds total.
Saint Paul requires a Backyard Chicken Keeping Permit under Title XX of the Legislative Code. Tier One permits allow 1-6 hens and require a completed application, site plan, written notification to all adjacent neighbors, and a $26 fee with $16 annual renewal. Tier Two permits allow 7-15 hens and require a petition with 75% approval from neighbors within 150 feet on the same side of the street, plus a $76 fee with $28 annual renewal. Maximum of 15 birds total. Roosters are absolutely prohibited citywide. Coops exceeding 200 square feet or using electricity require separate building and electrical permits. Animal Control Officers conduct annual inspections of all permitted locations. For other livestock (goats, sheep, pigs, hoofed animals), a separate Keeping of Animals Permit is required at $76 initial and $28 annual renewal. All domesticated animals must be confined by tether or pen on the owner's premises.
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