Food Systems | Urban Livestock

The city's property maintenance code was amended in 2009 to allow for keeping chicken hens in residential districts with a license (§341-11.1–4). Up to 5 chicken hens may be kept for each single-family or multifamily dwelling; multifamily dwellings require written consent of building owners and all tenants. The code describes license application, review, and renewal requirements and sets standards for chicken coop setbacks, location, design, and sanitation. Roosters and slaughtering are prohibited.