Keeping livestock inside Madison city limits requires a lot of at least three acres. Corrals need minimum square footage per animal and must sit at least 75 feet from any neighboring dwelling.
Madison City Code § 6-13 governs livestock. It is unlawful to keep livestock on any lot smaller than three acres. Any corral must provide at least 10,000 square feet for one animal, plus 1,000 additional square feet for each additional animal, with unrestricted access. No corral or stable may be located within 75 feet of a dwelling occupied or owned by anyone other than the keeper; pastures established before May 7, 1974 and continuously used are grandfathered. Because Alabama is a Dillon-rule state, the underlying agricultural use also depends on the property's zoning district, so verify your parcel with Madison Planning & Economic Development before bringing livestock onto it.
Keeping livestock below the three-acre minimum, in an undersized corral, or inside the 75-foot setback is unlawful under § 6-13 and punishable under § 6-2 / § 1-8.
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