Wichita, KS Animal Ordinances: Chickens & Livestock (2026)

Wichita treats livestock, horses, mules, cattle, sheep, llamas, ratites, and goats, as restricted animals under Title 6.04 of the municipal code. No one may own, keep, or harbor livestock on any premises without a City of Wichita Animal Maintenance Permit or variance from the Chief of Police, and stocking is capped at one head per acre of contiguous unbuilt land, with an exception for licensed riding stables, riding academies, and commercial stockyards with an approved manure plan. Permits run $100 per animal type under Table 1. Livestock shelters, feed bins, and watering troughs must sit at least 200 feet from any adjacent dwelling and 20 feet from any property line, and swine and male goats are separately banned citywide outside stockyards or ag sites 500+ feet from residential zoning.