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chickenlaws.html Page 8 of 12 1.10 Eugene, OR. A maximum of 2 hens, no roosters, kept 20 feet from dwellings. Gresham, OR. Unlimited "livestock" allowed, provided they are kept I00ft. from neighbors, which is possible only on uncommonly large lots. Hillsboro, OR. It is unlawful for any person to possess or harbor any livestock within the corporate limits of the city. The county offices say say chickens are not allowed but if no one complains then its unlikely any enforcement would happen. Keizer, OR. Chickens are illegal but they work "on the complaint basis." If no one complains you can keep them. If they do, you have to remove them. Milwaukie, OR. Up to 50 chickens, including roosters, except if neighbors complain, then noise violations will apply. Portland, OR. Three hens allowed without a permit. No roosters. Permit for more costs $31. Keep 25ft. from residences. Riga / Churchville, NY. Chickens allowed but all housing of livestock has to be 100 ft. off of any lot lines. Salem, OR. There have been recent debates in Salem regarding the current law that chickens are illegal here. Catawissa, PA. Chickens must be confined, no closer than 10 feet from neighboring properties, kept clean with no odors emanating across property lines. State College, PA. Legal to raise chickens provided they are housed "under sanitary conditions" and that they "shall not become either a public or private nuisance." No mention of numbers restrictions. Pittsburgh, PA. "Fowl at large" are not permitted in unenclosed areas, other peoples' property, or public lands. Also, "no more than 5 pets per household" city limit and animal nuisance prohibitions as well. State College, PA. As of 2008, this town is considering an ordinance that would allow borough residents to raise up to four hens in backyard coops, provided a strict series of health and zoning controls are met. SC Aiken, SC. Chickens must be penned, and the pen kept 40 ft. from neighboring residences. Summerville, SC. It shall be unlawful for any person to permit or allow any chickens, ducks, geese or other poultry of any kind or description to run at large. M Nashville, TN. Has an unlimited chicken law assuming "No person shall keep chickens within the metropolitan government area in such a manner that a nuisance is created" and are kept penned, no "fowl at large." .I,X Arlington, TX. You must have a lot that is larger than a half an acre to lawfully keep hens (no roosters) here. If you have such a lot, then you must still keep the chickens 50 ft. away from neighboring houses. Austin, TX. Up to 10 fowl per household, but keep in enclosure that's 50 ft. away from neighbors. Fort Worth, TX. You must keep chickens (no mention of quantity) fifty feet away from neighbors. Grand Prairie, TX. You have to be able to keep your chickens 150 feet away from any neighboring structures that house people, which is pretty difficult to do on a city or suburb lot. Houston, TX Up to 30 chickens allowed. Chickens must be kept 100 feet from htip://home.centurytel.net/thecitychicken/chickenlaws,html 1/26/2009