Salem allows up to 12 domesticated birds (chickens, ducks, guinea fowl, quail, doves, pigeons, pheasants) per property for personal use. No permit required, but roosters are prohibited and facilities must not create noise or odor nuisances.
SRC 50.710 governs poultry in Salem. Up to 12 birds are allowed without a permit. Roosters, geese, turkeys, emus, and ostriches are prohibited. A poultry facility must include a coop (max 120 sq ft) and a fully enclosed runway providing at least 3 sq ft of coop space and 6 sq ft of run space per bird. Birds must remain confined except under owner supervision. Properties zoned Residential Agriculture (RA, ≥10,000 sq ft) or Exclusive Farm Use (EFU) are exempt. Violations are handled through Salem Code Enforcement.
Violations of SRC 50.710 are civil code infractions enforced by Salem Code Enforcement; repeat or uncorrected violations may escalate to daily fines.
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