Animal Ordinances in Clarence, NY (2026)

1 verified animal ordinances for Clarence, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Chickens & Livestock

Clarence Town Code prohibits keeping chickens in the Residential Single-Family (R-SF) zone unless the parcel is at least 5 acres or is located in the Agricultural District. Residents on smaller residential lots have applied for ZBA variances; outcomes have been mixed since 2022.

Clarence, NY Chickens & Livestock Rules

Heavy Restrictions

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