🐔 Animal Ordinances/Chickens & Livestock
Alpharetta vs Atlanta
How do chickens & livestock rules compare between Alpharetta, GA and Atlanta, GA?
Alpharetta, GA
Fulton County
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Atlanta, GA
Fulton County
Atlanta allows backyard hens and a limited number of small livestock on residential lots. Up to 25 hens are permitted on standard lots with coop setbacks; roosters are prohibited in most residential zones.
View full Atlanta rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Alpharetta | Atlanta |
|---|---|---|
| Hen Limit | - | Up to 25 |
| Roosters | - | Effectively prohibited |
| Coop Setback | - | 10 ft line / 50 ft residence |
| Slaughter | - | Prohibited |
| Code | - | §18-3, Ch. 158 |
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