Hendersonville, TN Animal Ordinances: Exotic Pets (2026)

Exotic animals are allowed as a residential accessory use in RR, ER, SR-1, SR-2, SR-3 and DN zones under the following conditions:

A. One per 20,000 square feet of lot area. B. The animals are confined at all times.

6. Beekeeping of one or more beehive colonies is allowed as a residential accessory use in RR, ER, and SR-1 zones under the following conditions: 180 | P a g e City of Hendersonville, Tennessee | Zoning Ordinance | 2025-19

1. One beehive colony per 5,000 square feet of lot area. 2. Conformance with State law (See TN Department of Agriculture). 3. Must be located in the rear lot area and no closer than 20 feet to any property line. 4. Must have a fresh water and mineral water source on site for the colony. 7. Breeding and raising of animals for sale in a residential zone is prohibited except for one litter per parcel per year. The restriction on the maximum number of animals per square foot of lot area shall not apply to the litter for a period of eight weeks following birth. 8. Livestock and all other animal keeping and raising is restricted to RR and ER zones on parcels of land containing a minimum of 10 acres. 10.4.19 | PORCHES 1.Unenclosed porches, with columns and/or rails only, may encroach eight (8) feet into any front, corner side, or rear yard, but shall not encroach into any existing or proposed utility or drainage easements.