{
  "name": "HenCheck backyard hen rules by city",
  "source": "https://hencheck.com",
  "license": "CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Attribution: HenCheck (https://hencheck.com).",
  "note": "Summaries of municipal code inside city limits only. HOA covenants can be stricter. Read the cited code and confirm with the city.",
  "count": 151,
  "cities": [
    {
      "slug": "gilbert-az",
      "city": "Gilbert",
      "state": "AZ",
      "jurisdiction": "Town of Gilbert",
      "hen_cap": "By lot size: 5 rodents and fowl (lots of 6,000 to 7,999 sq ft); 10 rodents and fowl (lots of 8,000 to 9,999 sq ft); 25 rodents and fowl (lots of 10,000 to 19,999 sq ft)",
      "hen_cap_kind": "lot-size",
      "roosters": "Allowed",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "5 ft",
      "code_cite": "Gilbert Land Development Code § 2.107.A.1 Rodents and Fowl (single family residential districts).",
      "source_url": "https://www.gilbertaz.gov/home/showdocument?id=8465",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-28",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/gilbert-az",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "tucson-az",
      "city": "Tucson",
      "state": "AZ",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Tucson",
      "hen_cap": "By lot size: 24 animal units (lots under 16,000 sq ft); 36 animal units (lots of 16,000 to 143,999 sq ft); 48 animal units (lots of 144,000 sq ft or more)",
      "hen_cap_kind": "lot-size",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "20 ft",
      "code_cite": "Tucson Unified Development Code § 6.6.5.E Keeping of Food Producing Animals; Tucson Code Chapter 4, Article IV Fowl (§§ 4-55 to 4-59).",
      "source_url": "https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-23781",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-27",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/tucson-az",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "anaheim-ca",
      "city": "Anaheim",
      "state": "CA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Anaheim",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 24 per acre",
      "hen_cap_kind": "per-acre",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "50 ft",
      "code_cite": "Anaheim Municipal Code § 18.38.030 Animal Keeping (.020 confinement, .050 poultry).",
      "source_url": "https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/anaheim/latest/anaheim_ca/0-0-0-105469",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-28",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/anaheim-ca",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "sacramento-ca",
      "city": "Sacramento",
      "state": "CA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Sacramento",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 3 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Permit required, fee not listed in the code",
      "setback": "20 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sacramento City Code §§ 9.44.860 Keeping of chickens, 9.44.870 Permit required, 9.44.880 Permit requirements.",
      "source_url": "https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/sacramentoca/latest/sacramento_ca/0-0-0-21428",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-27",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/sacramento-ca",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "san-bernardino-ca",
      "city": "San Bernardino",
      "state": "CA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of San Bernardino",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 24 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Allowed",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "50 ft",
      "code_cite": "San Bernardino Municipal Code §§ 6.05.020–6.05.040 (Ord. MC-1214).",
      "source_url": "https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/sanbernardinoca/latest/sanbernardino_ca/0-0-0-6806",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-30",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/san-bernardino-ca",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "san-diego-ca",
      "city": "San Diego",
      "state": "CA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of San Diego",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 5 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "Not verified yet",
      "code_cite": "§42.0709 Fowl, Rabbits, Racing or Homing Pigeons or Fancy Pigeons, Maintenance—Regulations and Exceptions",
      "source_url": "https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter04/Ch04Art02Division07.pdf",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/san-diego-ca",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "san-francisco-ca",
      "city": "San Francisco",
      "state": "CA",
      "jurisdiction": "City and County of San Francisco",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 4 chickens, other poultry, rabbits and other small animals, dogs and cats combined per premises",
      "hen_cap_kind": "household",
      "roosters": "Not addressed in the cited code",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "20 ft",
      "code_cite": "Health Code Sec. 37. Keeping and Feeding of Small Animals, Poultry and Game Birds.",
      "source_url": "https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/san_francisco/latest/sf_health/0-0-0-43",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-23",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/san-francisco-ca",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "santa-clarita-ca",
      "city": "Santa Clarita",
      "state": "CA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Santa Clarita",
      "hen_cap": "By lot size: 3 small animals (15,000–20,000 sq ft); 4 small animals (20,001–25,000 sq ft); 5 small animals (25,001–30,000 sq ft); 6 small animals (30,001–35,000 sq ft); 7 small animals (35,001 sq ft–1 acre); 8 small animals (per acre over 1 acre)",
      "hen_cap_kind": "lot-size",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "50 ft",
      "code_cite": "Santa Clarita Municipal Code § 17.62.030 Keeping of Small Animals (Ord. 13-8).",
      "source_url": "https://ecode360.com/48597667",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-30",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/santa-clarita-ca",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "stockton-ca",
      "city": "Stockton",
      "state": "CA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Stockton",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 4 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "20 ft",
      "code_cite": "Stockton Development Code § 16.80.060 Animal regulations, Table 3-14 and subsection F Keeping of Chickens/Ducks.",
      "source_url": "https://ecode360.com/43715115",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-28",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/stockton-ca",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "colorado-springs-co",
      "city": "Colorado Springs",
      "state": "CO",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Colorado Springs",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 10 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "Not verified yet",
      "code_cite": "City Code § 6.7.106 Animals Kept On Premises; Sanitary Requirements (D)-(E) and § 6.7.110 Specific Animals Prohibited (A).",
      "source_url": "https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/coloradospringsco/latest/coloradosprings_co/0-0-0-7029",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-27",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/colorado-springs-co",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "washington-dc",
      "city": "Washington",
      "state": "DC",
      "jurisdiction": "District of Columbia",
      "hen_cap": "No number set in the cited code section",
      "hen_cap_kind": "unspecified",
      "roosters": "Not addressed in the cited code",
      "permit": "Permit required, fee not listed in the code",
      "setback": "50 ft",
      "code_cite": "24 DCMR § 902 Fowl (D.C. Municipal Regulations, Title 24, Chapter 9 Animal Control).",
      "source_url": "https://www.dcregs.dc.gov/Common/DCMR/SectionList.aspx?SectionNumber=24-902",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-26",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/washington-dc",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "alpharetta-ga",
      "city": "Alpharetta",
      "state": "GA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Alpharetta",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 6 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "25 ft",
      "code_cite": "UDC Section 2.3. Supplementary Regulations (backyard chickens)",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/ga/alpharetta/codes/unified_development_code?nodeId=ARTIIUSLAST_S2.3SURE",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/alpharetta-ga",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "athens-ga",
      "city": "Athens-Clarke County",
      "state": "GA",
      "jurisdiction": "Athens-Clarke County unified government",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 6 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "10 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 9-15-25. Urban agriculture.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/ga/athens-clarke_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIIICOOR_TIT9ZODEST_ARTIZO_CH9-15GERE_S9-15-25URAG",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/athens-ga",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "atlanta-ga",
      "city": "Atlanta",
      "state": "GA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Atlanta",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 25 fowl per premises",
      "hen_cap_kind": "household",
      "roosters": "Not addressed in the cited code",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "50 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 18-7. Enclosures for keeping small animals.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/ga/atlanta/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOORENOR_CH18AN_ARTIINGE_S18-7ENKESMAN",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/atlanta-ga",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "avondale-estates-ga",
      "city": "Avondale Estates",
      "state": "GA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Avondale Estates",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 6 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "No numeric setback in the hen section",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 21-5.9.5. - Backyard chickens.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/ga/avondale_estates/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH21ZOOR_ART5US_DIV5.9ACUS_S21-5.9.5BACH",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/avondale-estates-ga",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "brookhaven-ga",
      "city": "Brookhaven",
      "state": "GA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Brookhaven",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 25 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "7.5 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 5-32. Keeping of animals. (b) Domestic fowl",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/ga/brookhaven/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH5AN_S5-32KEAN",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/brookhaven-ga",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "byron-ga",
      "city": "Byron",
      "state": "GA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Byron",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 30 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Not addressed in the cited code",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "25 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 6-10. - Chickens, turkeys, ducks, poultry, and other fowl.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/ga/byron/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH6AN_ARTIINGE_S6-10CHTUDUPOOTFO",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/byron-ga",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "cairo-ga",
      "city": "Cairo",
      "state": "GA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Cairo",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 24 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "15 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 5-9. - Domestic fowl.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/ga/cairo/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH5ANFO_ARTIINGE_S5-9DOFO",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/cairo-ga",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "carrollton-ga",
      "city": "Carrollton",
      "state": "GA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Carrollton",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 6 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "25 ft",
      "code_cite": "UDO 2.04.02 Agricultural Uses, (C) hens",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/ga/carrollton/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=UNDEOR_ART2ZODIUS_2.04.00SUSTSPUS_2.04.02AGUS",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/carrollton-ga",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "centerville-ga",
      "city": "Centerville",
      "state": "GA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Centerville",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 5 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Permit required, fee not listed in the code",
      "setback": "No numeric setback in the hen section",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 66-217. - Keeping of fowl.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/ga/centerville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH66ZO_ARTVIIISPPR_S66-217KEFO",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/centerville-ga",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "chamblee-ga",
      "city": "Chamblee",
      "state": "GA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Chamblee",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 8 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "10 ft",
      "code_cite": "UDO Section 240-7. Accessory use standards, (9) Keeping of animals, b. Domestic fowl",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/ga/chamblee/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_APXAUNDEOR_TIT2LAUSZO_CH240GEUSRE_ART2ACUSST_S240-7ACUSST",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/chamblee-ga",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "chatsworth-ga",
      "city": "Chatsworth",
      "state": "GA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Chatsworth",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 10 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "10 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 3-7. - Swine and poultry.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/ga/chatsworth/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH3ANFO_ARTIINGE_S3-7SWPO",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/chatsworth-ga",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "clarkston-ga",
      "city": "Clarkston",
      "state": "GA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Clarkston",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 3 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "20 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 409. - Non-commercial poultry.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/ga/clarkston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_APXAZO_ARTIVUSRE_DIV2SUUSST_S409NMMPO",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/clarkston-ga",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "colbert-ga",
      "city": "Colbert",
      "state": "GA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Colbert",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 6 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Not addressed in the cited code",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "10 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 6-82. - Number and type of chickens allowed.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/ga/colbert/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH6AN_ARTIVCH_S6-82NUTYCHAL",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/colbert-ga",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "columbus-ga",
      "city": "Columbus",
      "state": "GA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Columbus",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 6 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Not addressed in the cited code",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "50 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 5-42. Keeping of fowl.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/ga/columbus/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH5ANFO_ARTVWIBI_S5-42KEFO",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/columbus-ga",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "covington-ga",
      "city": "Covington",
      "state": "GA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Covington",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 12 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "15 ft",
      "code_cite": "16.20.390 - Keeping and raising of farm animals.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/ga/covington/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT16ZO_CH16.20SUUSPR_16.20.390KERAFAAN",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/covington-ga",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "decatur-ga",
      "city": "Decatur",
      "state": "GA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Decatur",
      "hen_cap": "No number set in the cited code section",
      "hen_cap_kind": "unspecified",
      "roosters": "Not addressed in the cited code",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "75 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 14-8. Keeping of fowl and small domesticated animals—General regulations.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/ga/decatur/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIIICOOR_CH14AN_ARTIINGE_S14-8KEFOSMDOANENRE",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/decatur-ga",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "demorest-ga",
      "city": "Demorest",
      "state": "GA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Demorest",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 3 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "No numeric setback in the hen section",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 89-46. - Optional density bonus.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/ga/demorest/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_CH89ZO_ARTIVREZODIRE_S89-46OPDEBO",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/demorest-ga",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "douglasville-ga",
      "city": "Douglasville",
      "state": "GA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Douglasville",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 10 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Not addressed in the cited code",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "No numeric setback in the hen section",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 18-42. Confinement of animals generally, vicious animals, etc. (i)",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/ga/douglasville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_CH18AN_ARTIVRE_S18-42COANGEVIANET",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/douglasville-ga",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "dunwoody-ga",
      "city": "Dunwoody",
      "state": "GA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Dunwoody",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 6 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Permit required, fee not listed in the code",
      "setback": "15 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 27-176. Chickens in single-family residence districts",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/ga/dunwoody/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH27ZO_ARTIIIUSUECRE_DIV3ACUS_S27-176CHSIMIREDI",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/dunwoody-ga",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "gainesville-ga",
      "city": "Gainesville",
      "state": "GA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Gainesville",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 6 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "50 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 4-1-33. Permitted uses. (c) Poultry",
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      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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    {
      "slug": "hartwell-ga",
      "city": "Hartwell",
      "state": "GA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Hartwell",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 8 hens",
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      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "No numeric setback in the hen section",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 6-3. - Unlawful to keep livestock, roosters, etc.; exceptions.",
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      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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    {
      "slug": "jonesboro-ga",
      "city": "Jonesboro",
      "state": "GA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Jonesboro",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 25 hens",
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      "roosters": "Allowed",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "No numeric setback in the hen section",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 14-51. - Purpose.",
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      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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    {
      "slug": "madison-ga",
      "city": "Madison",
      "state": "GA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Madison",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 3 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "100 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 14-73. - Number of livestock, chickens and small mammals; acreage restrictions, setbacks.",
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      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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    {
      "slug": "marietta-ga",
      "city": "Marietta",
      "state": "GA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Marietta",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 4 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "20 ft",
      "code_cite": "Zoning Ordinance 708.01 to 708.04 (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 single-family districts), chickens",
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      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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    {
      "slug": "newnan-ga",
      "city": "Newnan",
      "state": "GA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Newnan",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 6 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "20 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 4-28.1. Backyard chickens.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/ga/newnan/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH4AN_ARTIINGE_S4-28.1BACH",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/newnan-ga",
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    {
      "slug": "norcross-ga",
      "city": "Norcross",
      "state": "GA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Norcross",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 6 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "20 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 202-2. - Supplemental use standards.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/ga/norcross/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH200LAUSZO_ARTIISUACUSST_S202-2SUUSST",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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    {
      "slug": "peachtree-city-ga",
      "city": "Peachtree City",
      "state": "GA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Peachtree City",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 8 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "20 ft",
      "code_cite": "Zoning Sec. 908. Accessory uses, (q) backyard chickens",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/ga/peachtree_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_APXAZO_ARTIXGEPR_S908ACUS",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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    {
      "slug": "pine-lake-ga",
      "city": "Pine Lake",
      "state": "GA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Pine Lake",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 30 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Not addressed in the cited code",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "No numeric setback in the hen section",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 14-23. - Keeping poultry.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/ga/pine_lake/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH14AN_ARTIIRE_S14-23KEPO",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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    {
      "slug": "roswell-ga",
      "city": "Roswell",
      "state": "GA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Roswell",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 6 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "25 ft",
      "code_cite": "UDC Sec. 9.7.22. Poultry Raising",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/ga/roswell/codes/unified_development_code?nodeId=UNIFIED_DEVELOPMENT_CODE_ART9USPR_S9.7ACUS_9.7.22PORA",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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    {
      "slug": "sandy-springs-ga",
      "city": "Sandy Springs",
      "state": "GA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Sandy Springs",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 75 chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks, pigeons, or similar fowl per premises",
      "hen_cap_kind": "household",
      "roosters": "Not addressed in the cited code",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "25 ft",
      "code_cite": "City Code Sec. 10-16. Nuisances (with Development Code Sec. 7.8.19 Poultry Raising)",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/ga/sandy_springs/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=SPAGEOR_CH10AN_ARTIINGE_S10-16NU",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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    {
      "slug": "south-fulton-ga",
      "city": "South Fulton",
      "state": "GA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of South Fulton",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 75 chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks, pigeons, or similar fowl per premises",
      "hen_cap_kind": "household",
      "roosters": "Not addressed in the cited code",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "100 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 18-1004. Unlawful housing of domestic animals and livestock.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/ga/south_fulton/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PT2COOR_TIT18ANCO_CH1GE_S18-1004UNHODOANLI",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/south-fulton-ga",
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    {
      "slug": "st-marys-ga",
      "city": "St. Marys",
      "state": "GA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of St. Marys",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 5 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "15 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 110-62. - R-1, Single-Family Residential District.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/ga/st._marys/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIIICOOR_CH110ZO_ARTIILAUSDI_DIV2SPLAUSDIRE_S110-62SIMIREDI",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/st-marys-ga",
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    {
      "slug": "stonecrest-ga",
      "city": "Stonecrest",
      "state": "GA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Stonecrest",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 21.78 per acre",
      "hen_cap_kind": "per-acre",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "20 ft",
      "code_cite": "Zoning Sec. 4.2.7. Agriculture and forestry, I. Keeping of chickens, pigeons",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/ga/stonecrest/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH27ZOOR_ART4USRE_DIV2SUUSRE_S4.2.7AGFO",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/stonecrest-ga",
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    {
      "slug": "suwanee-ga",
      "city": "Suwanee",
      "state": "GA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Suwanee",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 3 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "20 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 14-30. Standards (backyard chickens).",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/ga/suwanee/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH14AN_ARTIIBACH_S14-30ST",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/suwanee-ga",
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    {
      "slug": "tucker-ga",
      "city": "Tucker",
      "state": "GA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Tucker",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 21.78 per acre",
      "hen_cap_kind": "per-acre",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "20 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 46-1150. Agriculture and forestry, (i) Keeping of chickens, pigeons",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/ga/tucker/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH46ZO_ARTIVUSRE_DIV2SUUSRE_S46-1150AGFO",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/tucker-ga",
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    {
      "slug": "vienna-ga",
      "city": "Vienna",
      "state": "GA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Vienna",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 6 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Permit required, fee not listed in the code",
      "setback": "15 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 10-14. - Chickens in single-family residence districts.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/ga/vienna/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_CH10AN_ARTIINGE_S10-14CHSIMIREDI",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/vienna-ga",
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    {
      "slug": "washington-ga",
      "city": "Washington",
      "state": "GA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Washington",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 12 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Not addressed in the cited code",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "No numeric setback in the hen section",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 10-5. - Animals in residential districts.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/ga/washington/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH10AN_ARTIINGE_S10-5ANREDI",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/washington-ga",
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      "slug": "woodstock-ga",
      "city": "Woodstock",
      "state": "GA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Woodstock",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 8 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "25 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 6-2. Fowl, livestock, swine restrictions within City limits. (d) chickens",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/ga/woodstock/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH6AN_S6-2FOLISWREWILI",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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    {
      "slug": "chicago-il",
      "city": "Chicago",
      "state": "IL",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Chicago",
      "hen_cap": "No number set in the cited code section",
      "hen_cap_kind": "unspecified",
      "roosters": "Not addressed in the cited code",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "Not verified yet",
      "code_cite": "7-12-300 Ban of unlicensed possession of animals for slaughter.",
      "source_url": "https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2640523",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/chicago-il",
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    {
      "slug": "indianapolis-in",
      "city": "Indianapolis",
      "state": "IN",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Indianapolis",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 12 chickens, quail, pigeons and ducks combined per premises",
      "hen_cap_kind": "household",
      "roosters": "Allowed",
      "permit": "No permit required",
      "setback": "Not verified yet",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 743-306 Personal Livestock and Table 743-306-3: Permitted Personal Livestock (Consolidated Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance).",
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      "verified_on": "2026-10-23",
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    {
      "slug": "louisville-ky",
      "city": "Louisville",
      "state": "KY",
      "jurisdiction": "Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 5 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Allowed",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "Not verified yet",
      "code_cite": "Louisville Metro Code Chapter 91 Animals, § 91.001 Definitions (RESTRAINT, subsection (8)).",
      "source_url": "https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/louisvillemetro/latest/loukymetro/0-0-0-7177",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-26",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/louisville-ky",
      "state_note": ""
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    {
      "slug": "new-orleans-la",
      "city": "New Orleans",
      "state": "LA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of New Orleans",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 6 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "10 ft",
      "code_cite": "Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance § 21.6.I Chicken Coop (Ord. 29278 MCS, 2019).",
      "source_url": "https://czo.nola.gov/print.aspx?printpath=/Article-21/21-6/21-6-I&classname=nola.ordinance",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-28",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/new-orleans-la",
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    {
      "slug": "baltimore-md",
      "city": "Baltimore",
      "state": "MD",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Baltimore",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 4 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Permit required, fee not listed in the code",
      "setback": "15 ft",
      "code_cite": "COBRA 13.03.01.04 Conditions for Keeping Allowed Wild, Exotic, Hybrid, and Livestock Animals, I. Hens (and 13.03.01.03 Prohibited animals).",
      "source_url": "https://codes.baltimorecity.gov/us/md/cities/baltimore/cobra/13.03.01.04",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-26",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/baltimore-md",
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    {
      "slug": "asheboro-nc",
      "city": "Asheboro",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Asheboro",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 8 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "30 ft",
      "code_cite": "§ 91.27 Keeping of domestic fowl.",
      "source_url": "https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/asheboro/latest/asheboro_nc/0-0-0-16254",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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    {
      "slug": "asheville-nc",
      "city": "Asheville",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Asheville",
      "hen_cap": "No number set in the cited code section",
      "hen_cap_kind": "unspecified",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Permit required, fee not listed in the code",
      "setback": "10 ft",
      "code_cite": "Ch. 3, Art. IV. Fowl (Secs. 3-50 to 3-52)",
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      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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      "slug": "ayden-nc",
      "city": "Ayden",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "Town of Ayden",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 6 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "10 ft",
      "code_cite": "§ 91.01 KEEPING CERTAIN ANIMALS WITHIN TOWN LIMITS PROHIBITED.",
      "source_url": "https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/aydennc/latest/ayden_nc/0-0-0-2567",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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    {
      "slug": "burgaw-nc",
      "city": "Burgaw",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "Town of Burgaw",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 5 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Permit required, fee not listed in the code",
      "setback": "No numeric setback in the hen section",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 4-7. - Keeping of fowl—Hens.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/nc/burgaw/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIITHCO_CH4ANFO_S4-7KEFOEN",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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    {
      "slug": "cape-carteret-nc",
      "city": "Cape Carteret",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "Town of Cape Carteret",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 6 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Permit required, fee not listed in the code",
      "setback": "No numeric setback in the hen section",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 91.41. - Keeping livestock or poultry.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/nc/cape_carteret/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT9GERE_CH91AN_LI_S91.41KELIPO",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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    {
      "slug": "cary-nc",
      "city": "Cary",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Cary",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 5 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Permit required, fee not listed in the code",
      "setback": "15 ft",
      "code_cite": "Land Development Ordinance 5.3.4(J) Animal Husbandry",
      "source_url": "https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/cary/latest/cary_nc/0-0-0-69332",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/cary-nc",
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    {
      "slug": "chapel-hill-nc",
      "city": "Chapel Hill",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Chapel Hill",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 10 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Not addressed in the cited code",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "30 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 4-10. Keeping certain animals in town. (d) Chickens",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/nc/chapel_hill/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_CH4ANANCO_S4-10KECEANTO",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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    {
      "slug": "charlotte-nc",
      "city": "Charlotte",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Charlotte",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 20 per acre",
      "hen_cap_kind": "per-acre",
      "roosters": "Not addressed in the cited code",
      "permit": "$40.00 per household per year",
      "setback": "25 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 3-102. City permits.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/nc/charlotte/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH3AN_ARTIVLIPE_S3-102CIPE",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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      "state_note": ""
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    {
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      "city": "China Grove",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "Town of China Grove",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 16 per acre",
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      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Permit required, fee not listed in the code",
      "setback": "25 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 10-7. - Permission required for keeping of certain animals.",
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      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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    },
    {
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      "city": "Clayton",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Clayton",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 10 hens",
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      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "No permit required",
      "setback": "25 ft",
      "code_cite": "§ 91.05 Keeping of livestock, fowl and non-domesticated animals prohibited (division (C), chickens)",
      "source_url": "https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/claytonnc/latest/clayton_nc/0-0-0-2611",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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      "state_note": ""
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      "city": "Davidson",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "Town of Davidson",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 4 hens",
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      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "10 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 10-76. - Fowl and rabbits.",
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      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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      "city": "Durham",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Durham",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 10 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "15 ft",
      "code_cite": "UDO Sec. 5.4.12. Domestic Chickens (City Only)",
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      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "faison-nc",
      "city": "Faison",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "Town of Faison",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 20 per acre",
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      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "25 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 4-4. - General regulations.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/nc/faison/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH4AN_S4-4GERE",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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    {
      "slug": "garner-nc",
      "city": "Garner",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Garner",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 10 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Permit required, fee not listed in the code",
      "setback": "10 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 3-6. Backyard hens.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/nc/garner/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIGEOR_CH3ANFO_ARTIINGE_S3-6BAHE",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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    {
      "slug": "gastonia-nc",
      "city": "Gastonia",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Gastonia",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 5 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Permit required, fee not listed in the code",
      "setback": "10 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 10-18. Permits for wild animals and livestock (subsection (e), chickens)",
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      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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    {
      "slug": "gibsonville-nc",
      "city": "Gibsonville",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "Town of Gibsonville",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 10 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "No numeric setback in the hen section",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 6-7. - Restricted or prohibited animals.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/nc/gibsonville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH6AN_ARTIINGE_S6-7REPRAN",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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    {
      "slug": "goldsboro-nc",
      "city": "Goldsboro",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Goldsboro",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 10 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Permit required, fee not listed in the code",
      "setback": "15 ft",
      "code_cite": "§ 91.50 Domestic fowl.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/nc/goldsboro/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIXGERE_CH91AN_OTAN_S91.50DOFO",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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    {
      "slug": "greensboro-nc",
      "city": "Greensboro",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Greensboro",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 4 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "25 ft",
      "code_cite": "LDO Sec. 30-8-11.3 Animals and Livestock: Poultry and Bees (as accessory to single-family detached dwellings)",
      "source_url": "https://online.encodeplus.com/regs/greensboro-nc/doc-viewer.aspx?secid=91",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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    {
      "slug": "greenville-nc",
      "city": "Greenville",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Greenville",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 15 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Not addressed in the cited code",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "80 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 12-2-28 Keeping fowl.",
      "source_url": "https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/greenvillenc/latest/greenville_nc/0-0-0-15875",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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    {
      "slug": "high-point-nc",
      "city": "High Point",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of High Point",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 5 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "40 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 12-2-2. Requirements of pens and enclosures for chickens, pigeons, rabbits, etc.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/nc/high_point/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_TIT12OF_CH2AN_ARTAGEPR_S12-2-2REPEENCHPIRAET",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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    {
      "slug": "hillsborough-nc",
      "city": "Hillsborough",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "Town of Hillsborough",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 8 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "5 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 10-2. - Keeping farm animals inside city limits.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/nc/hillsborough/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH10RECOAN_S10-2KEFAANINLI",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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    {
      "slug": "holly-springs-nc",
      "city": "Holly Springs",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Holly Springs",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 3 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Permit required, fee not listed in the code",
      "setback": "12 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 12-80. Horses, cattle, swine, chickens, and other animals and fowl. (1) Hens allowed by permit",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/nc/holly_springs/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH12PUSA_ARTIIIAN_DIV1GE_S12-80HOCASWCHOTANFO",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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      "state_note": ""
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    {
      "slug": "jamestown-nc",
      "city": "Jamestown",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "Town of Jamestown",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 6 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "No numeric setback in the hen section",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 10.1. - Uses With Additional Development Standards.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/nc/jamestown/codes/land_development_ordinance?nodeId=ART10USADSTSPUS_S10.1USADDEST",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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    {
      "slug": "laurinburg-nc",
      "city": "Laurinburg",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Laurinburg",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 5 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Permit required, fee not listed in the code",
      "setback": "20 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 4-10. - Keeping chickens.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/nc/laurinburg/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH4AN_ARTIINGE_S4-10KECH",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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      "state_note": ""
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    {
      "slug": "leland-nc",
      "city": "Leland",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Leland",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 5 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "10 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 10-50. Poultry, livestock, and wild animals.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/nc/leland/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH10AN_ARTIIILI_SS10-50POLIWIAN",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/leland-nc",
      "state_note": ""
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    {
      "slug": "lenoir-nc",
      "city": "Lenoir",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Lenoir",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 4 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Not addressed in the cited code",
      "permit": "Permit required, fee not listed in the code",
      "setback": "50 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 3-2. - Livestock and fowl within city limits.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/nc/lenoir/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH3AN_ARTIINGE_S3-2LIFOWILI",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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    {
      "slug": "lincolnton-nc",
      "city": "Lincolnton",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Lincolnton",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 5 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "15 ft",
      "code_cite": "§ 90.02 FOWL AT LARGE.",
      "source_url": "https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/lincolnton/latest/lincolnton_nc/0-0-0-2374",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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      "state_note": ""
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    {
      "slug": "littleton-nc",
      "city": "Littleton",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "Town of Littleton",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 25 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Not addressed in the cited code",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "25 ft",
      "code_cite": "§ 95.15 CHICKENS AND OTHER FOWL; RESTRICTIONS.",
      "source_url": "https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/littletonnc/latest/littleton_nc/0-0-0-2345",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/littleton-nc",
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    {
      "slug": "louisburg-nc",
      "city": "Louisburg",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "Town of Louisburg",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 5 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "No numeric setback in the hen section",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 8-52. - Private stables for horses; noncommercial raising of poultry or pets.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/nc/louisburg/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH8AN_ARTIIILIFO_S8-52PRSTHONORAPOPE",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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    {
      "slug": "matthews-nc",
      "city": "Matthews",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Matthews",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 20 per acre",
      "hen_cap_kind": "per-acre",
      "roosters": "Not addressed in the cited code",
      "permit": "$40 per year",
      "setback": "25 ft",
      "code_cite": "Ch. 91A, Sec. 91A-42 (fowl permit) and 91A-61 (fees)",
      "source_url": "https://www.matthewsnc.gov/files/documents/Chapter91A-Animals1315105329050925AM.pdf",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/matthews-nc",
      "state_note": ""
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    {
      "slug": "mebane-nc",
      "city": "Mebane",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Mebane",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 10 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "No numeric setback in the hen section",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 4-37. - Backyard hens.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/nc/mebane/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH4AN_ARTIILI_S4-37BAHE",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/mebane-nc",
      "state_note": ""
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    {
      "slug": "morganton-nc",
      "city": "Morganton",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Morganton",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 5 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "No numeric setback in the hen section",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 8-2029. - Fowl and rabbits.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/nc/morganton/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=DIVIICOGEOR_PT8OF_CH2AN_ARTCPRACCO_S8-2029FORA",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/morganton-nc",
      "state_note": ""
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    {
      "slug": "new-bern-nc",
      "city": "New Bern",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of New Bern",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 10 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Not addressed in the cited code",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "30 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 6-10. Keeping certain animals in city. (e) Chickens",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/nc/new_bern/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH6ANANCO_S6-10KECEANCI",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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      "state_note": ""
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    {
      "slug": "north-wilkesboro-nc",
      "city": "North Wilkesboro",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "Town of North Wilkesboro",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 3 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Not addressed in the cited code",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "100 ft",
      "code_cite": "4-18. - Keeping livestock, fowl and swine.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/nc/north_wilkesboro/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CO_CH4ANFO_ARTIVLI_4-18KELIFOSW",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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      "state_note": ""
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    {
      "slug": "robbins-nc",
      "city": "Robbins",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "Town of Robbins",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 20 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Allowed",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "30 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 93.13 - Keeping of fowl prohibited; exception for chickens.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/nc/robbins/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIXGERE_CH93ANCO_GE_S93.13KEFOPREXCH",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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      "state_note": ""
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    {
      "slug": "rocky-mount-nc",
      "city": "Rocky Mount",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Rocky Mount",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 20 per acre",
      "hen_cap_kind": "per-acre",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Permit required, fee not listed in the code",
      "setback": "25 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 4-51. Keeping of animals; Sec. 4-52. Provisions for enclosures and appurtenances.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/nc/rocky_mount/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH4AN_ARTVKEANGE_S4-52PRENAP",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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      "state_note": ""
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    {
      "slug": "rutherfordton-nc",
      "city": "Rutherfordton",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "Town of Rutherfordton",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 4 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "50 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 4-10. - Keeping of chickens.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/nc/rutherfordton/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH4AN_ARTIIILIEQAN_S4-10KECH",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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      "state_note": ""
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    {
      "slug": "sanford-nc",
      "city": "Sanford",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Sanford",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 20 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "$40.00 plus a $10.00 technology fee, per three-year permit",
      "setback": "25 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 4-12. Chicken permits; Sec. 4-13. Special requirements for keeping female chickens (hens).",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/nc/sanford/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIIICOOR_CH4AN_ARTIINGE_S4-13SPREKEFECHHE",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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      "state_note": ""
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    {
      "slug": "simpson-nc",
      "city": "Simpson",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "Village of Simpson",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 4 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "50 ft",
      "code_cite": "§ 90.02 KEEPING LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY.",
      "source_url": "https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/simpsonnc/latest/simpson_nc/0-0-0-639",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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    {
      "slug": "spring-lake-nc",
      "city": "Spring Lake",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "Town of Spring Lake",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 10 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Not addressed in the cited code",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "No numeric setback in the hen section",
      "code_cite": "Secs. 3-27—3-29. Reserved.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/nc/spring_lake/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH8AN_SS3-27--3-29._RESERVED",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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    },
    {
      "slug": "stallings-nc",
      "city": "Stallings",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "Town of Stallings",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 10 per acre",
      "hen_cap_kind": "per-acre",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Permit required, fee not listed in the code",
      "setback": "25 ft",
      "code_cite": "§ 91.15 KEEPING OF CERTAIN ANIMALS PROHIBITED; EXCEPTIONS.",
      "source_url": "https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/stallings/latest/stallings_nc/0-0-0-1956",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/stallings-nc",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "thomasville-nc",
      "city": "Thomasville",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Thomasville",
      "hen_cap": "No number set in the cited code section",
      "hen_cap_kind": "unspecified",
      "roosters": "Not addressed in the cited code",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "50 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 10-1. Keeping poultry.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/nc/thomasville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH10AN_ARTIINGE_S10-1KEPO",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "washington-nc",
      "city": "Washington",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Washington",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 6 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Permit required, fee not listed in the code",
      "setback": "50 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 4-3. - Keeping farm animals, fowl.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/nc/washington/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH4AN_ARTIINGE_S4-3KEFAANFO",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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    },
    {
      "slug": "waxhaw-nc",
      "city": "Waxhaw",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Waxhaw",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 6 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Permit required, fee not listed in the code",
      "setback": "5 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 10-2. Chickens allowed in town; permit.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/nc/waxhaw/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH10AN_ARTIINGE_S10-2CHALTOPE",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/waxhaw-nc",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "weaverville-nc",
      "city": "Weaverville",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "Town of Weaverville",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 16 per acre",
      "hen_cap_kind": "per-acre",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "No numeric setback in the hen section",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 20-3306. - Agriculture - Neighborhood.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/nc/weaverville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH20PLDE_PTIIIZORE_ARTIIIADSTCEUS_S20-3306AGEI",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "wendell-nc",
      "city": "Wendell",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "Town of Wendell",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 10 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Permit required, fee not listed in the code",
      "setback": "25 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 4-5.1. - Keeping of chickens within the town corporate limits.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/nc/wendell/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH4AN_ARTIINGE_S4-5.1KECHWITOCOLI",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/wendell-nc",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "wilmington-nc",
      "city": "Wilmington",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Wilmington",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 5 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Permit required, fee not listed in the code",
      "setback": "10 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 6-2. Poultry, livestock and wild animals.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/nc/wilmington/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIIGEOR_CH6OFIS_ARTIMI_S6-2POLIWIAN",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/wilmington-nc",
      "state_note": ""
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    {
      "slug": "winston-salem-nc",
      "city": "Winston-Salem",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Winston-Salem",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 5 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "20 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 6-6. Keeping chickens or other fowl and pigeons.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/nc/winston-salem/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIIICOOR_CH6ANFO_S6-6KECHOTFOPI",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/winston-salem-nc",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "woodfin-nc",
      "city": "Woodfin",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "Town of Woodfin",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 20 per acre",
      "hen_cap_kind": "per-acre",
      "roosters": "Not addressed in the cited code",
      "permit": "$0 (annual permit)",
      "setback": "25 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 6-29. - Keeping fowl.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/nc/woodfin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH6AN_S6-29KEFO",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "yadkinville-nc",
      "city": "Yadkinville",
      "state": "NC",
      "jurisdiction": "Town of Yadkinville",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 3 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Not addressed in the cited code",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "100 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 8-2-5. - Keeping livestock, swine and fowl.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/nc/yadkinville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOGEOR_TIT8OF_CH2ANCO_ARTBLI_S8-2-5KELISWFO",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/yadkinville-nc",
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    {
      "slug": "lincoln-ne",
      "city": "Lincoln",
      "state": "NE",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Lincoln",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 20 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Permit required, fee not listed in the code",
      "setback": "50 ft",
      "code_cite": "Lincoln Municipal Code § 6.04.040 Pigeons, Small Animal, and Fowl Permit Requirements (Table 6.04.040) and § 6.04.041 Keeping of Roosters Prohibited.",
      "source_url": "https://online.encodeplus.com/regs/lincoln-ne/ereader/files/basic-html/page523.html",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-28",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/lincoln-ne",
      "state_note": ""
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    {
      "slug": "newark-nj",
      "city": "Newark",
      "state": "NJ",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Newark",
      "hen_cap": "No number set in the cited code section",
      "hen_cap_kind": "unspecified",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "$10",
      "setback": "20 ft",
      "code_cite": "Newark Revised General Ordinances §§ 6:2-29 to 6:2-36 (Rabbits and Fowl).",
      "source_url": "https://ecode360.com/36624296",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-28",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/newark-nj",
      "state_note": ""
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    {
      "slug": "albuquerque-nm",
      "city": "Albuquerque",
      "state": "NM",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Albuquerque",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 15 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Allowed",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "Not verified yet",
      "code_cite": "§ 9-2-4-3 Animal Limits and Restrictions, (C)(3) Poultry (Humane and Ethical Animal Rules and Treatment ordinance).",
      "source_url": "https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/albuquerque/latest/albuquerque_nm/0-0-0-121064",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-26",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/albuquerque-nm",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "henderson-nv",
      "city": "Henderson",
      "state": "NV",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Henderson",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 10 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "20 ft",
      "code_cite": "Henderson Development Code § 19.9.3.B.2.d Chickens/Ducks/Quail.",
      "source_url": "https://online.encodeplus.com/regs/henderson-nv/doc-view.aspx?secid=57",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-28",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/henderson-nv",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "buffalo-ny",
      "city": "Buffalo",
      "state": "NY",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Buffalo",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 5 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "$25 per hen per year (max $125)",
      "setback": "20 ft",
      "code_cite": "Buffalo City Code §§ 341-11.1 Exceptions for chicken hens and 341-11.3 Chicken coop setbacks and limitations.",
      "source_url": "https://ecode360.com/11767344",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-29",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/buffalo-ny",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "new-york-ny",
      "city": "New York",
      "state": "NY",
      "jurisdiction": "City of New York",
      "hen_cap": "No number set in the cited code section",
      "hen_cap_kind": "unspecified",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "Not verified yet",
      "code_cite": "Health Code § 161.19 Keeping of Livestock, Live Poultry and Rabbits.",
      "source_url": "https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCrules/0-0-0-47152",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-22",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/new-york-ny",
      "state_note": ""
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    {
      "slug": "cleveland-oh",
      "city": "Cleveland",
      "state": "OH",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Cleveland",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 6 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Permit required, fee not listed in the code",
      "setback": "5 ft",
      "code_cite": "Cleveland Codified Ordinances § 347.02(b)(1) Chickens, Ducks, Rabbits and Similar Animals in Residential Districts, and § 347.02(j) Public Health license.",
      "source_url": "https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/cleveland/latest/cleveland_oh/0-0-0-14557",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-27",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/cleveland-oh",
      "state_note": ""
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    {
      "slug": "columbus-oh",
      "city": "Columbus",
      "state": "OH",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Columbus",
      "hen_cap": "No number set in the cited code section",
      "hen_cap_kind": "unspecified",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "$100 (four-year individual owner permit)",
      "setback": "3 ft",
      "code_cite": "Columbus City Health Code 221.05 Standards relative to animals (fowl standards in 221.05 (c); fees in 221.05 (h)).",
      "source_url": "https://www.columbus.gov/files/content/city/v/31/services/public-health/city-health-code-master_amended_04.09.24.pdf",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-23",
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      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "toledo-oh",
      "city": "Toledo",
      "state": "OH",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Toledo",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 6 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "No permit required",
      "setback": "25 ft",
      "code_cite": "Toledo Municipal Code § 1705.11 Keeping of chickens (Ord. 290-15).",
      "source_url": "https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/toledo/latest/toledo_oh/0-0-0-154222",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-29",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/toledo-oh",
      "state_note": ""
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    {
      "slug": "portland-or",
      "city": "Portland",
      "state": "OR",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Portland",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 4 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "3 ft",
      "code_cite": "Portland City Code 13.40.020 Backyard Livestock and 13.40.040 Livestock Facility Standards.",
      "source_url": "https://www.portland.gov/code/13/40",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-26",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/portland-or",
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    {
      "slug": "aiken-sc",
      "city": "Aiken",
      "state": "SC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Aiken",
      "hen_cap": "No number set in the cited code section",
      "hen_cap_kind": "unspecified",
      "roosters": "Not addressed in the cited code",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "40 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 8-12. Keeping of fowl.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/sc/aiken/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CICO_CH8AN_S8-12KEFO",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/aiken-sc",
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    {
      "slug": "anderson-sc",
      "city": "Anderson",
      "state": "SC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Anderson",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 4 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "50 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 18-10. Keeping of fowl.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/sc/anderson/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH18AN_ARTIINGE_S18-10KEFO",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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    {
      "slug": "cayce-sc",
      "city": "Cayce",
      "state": "SC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Cayce",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 4 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "$20.00 per year",
      "setback": "7.5 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 8-11. Keeping of domestic chickens.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/sc/cayce/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH8AN_ARTIINGE_S8-11KEDOCH",
      "verified_on": "2026-08-30",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/cayce-sc",
      "state_note": ""
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    {
      "slug": "charleston-sc",
      "city": "Charleston",
      "state": "SC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Charleston",
      "hen_cap": "No number set in the cited code section",
      "hen_cap_kind": "unspecified",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Permit required, fee not listed in the code",
      "setback": "50 ft (neighbors can waive in writing)",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 5-8. Keeping of livestock and poultry prohibited without permit.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/sc/charleston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CICO_CH5AN_ARTIINGE_S5-8KELIPOPRWIPE",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/charleston-sc",
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    {
      "slug": "cheraw-sc",
      "city": "Cheraw",
      "state": "SC",
      "jurisdiction": "Town of Cheraw",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 6 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "25 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 3-10. - Animal care.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/sc/cheraw/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH3AN_S3-10ANCA",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
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    {
      "slug": "chesterfield-sc",
      "city": "Chesterfield",
      "state": "SC",
      "jurisdiction": "Town of Chesterfield",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 6 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Permit required, fee not listed in the code",
      "setback": "25 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 4-51. - Keeping of chickens.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/sc/chesterfield/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH4AN_ARTIIPELI_S4-51KECH",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/chesterfield-sc",
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    {
      "slug": "clinton-sc",
      "city": "Clinton",
      "state": "SC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Clinton",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 4 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "25 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 10-2. - Keeping of poultry.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/sc/clinton/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH10AN_ARTIINGE_S10-2KEPO",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/clinton-sc",
      "state_note": ""
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    {
      "slug": "columbia-sc",
      "city": "Columbia",
      "state": "SC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Columbia",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 4 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "$5.00 per bird per year",
      "setback": "25 ft screening trigger",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 4-35. Raising or keeping chickens, generally.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/sc/columbia/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH4AN_ARTIILI_S4-35RAKECHGE",
      "verified_on": "2026-08-30",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/columbia-sc",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "florence-sc",
      "city": "Florence",
      "state": "SC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Florence",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 6 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "5 ft",
      "code_cite": "Unified Development Ordinance, Animal Keeping (residential districts)",
      "source_url": "https://online.encodeplus.com/regs/florence-sc/doc-viewer.aspx?secid=46",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/florence-sc",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "forest-acres-sc",
      "city": "Forest Acres",
      "state": "SC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Forest Acres",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 4 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "None listed in Sec. 4-30",
      "setback": "15 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 4-30. Raising and keeping chickens.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/sc/forest_acres/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH4ANFO_ARTIIIBI_S4-30RAKECH",
      "verified_on": "2026-08-30",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/forest-acres-sc",
      "state_note": ""
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    {
      "slug": "goose-creek-sc",
      "city": "Goose Creek",
      "state": "SC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Goose Creek",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 4 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Permit required, fee not listed in the code",
      "setback": "5 ft",
      "code_cite": "§ 90.16 Keeping of domestic fowl.",
      "source_url": "https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/goosecreek/latest/goosecreek_sc/0-0-0-12687",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/goose-creek-sc",
      "state_note": ""
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    {
      "slug": "greenwood-sc",
      "city": "Greenwood",
      "state": "SC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Greenwood",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 6 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "No numeric setback in the hen section",
      "code_cite": "Zoning 3.2.1. Regulations Applied to All Residential Districts, keeping of chickens",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/sc/greenwood/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_APXAZO_CH3ZODIRE_ART2REDIRE_3.2.1REAPALREDI",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/greenwood-sc",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "greer-sc",
      "city": "Greer",
      "state": "SC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Greer",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 6 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Permit required, fee not listed in the code",
      "setback": "50 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 10-32. Raising or keeping of domestic female chickens.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/sc/greer/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH10AN_ARTIILI_S10-32RAKEDOFECH",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/greer-sc",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "hartsville-sc",
      "city": "Hartsville",
      "state": "SC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Hartsville",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 4 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "No numeric setback in the hen section",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 6-26. - Keeping of livestock and fowl.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/sc/hartsville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICICO_CH6ANCO_ARTIINGE_S6-26KELIFO",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/hartsville-sc",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "inman-sc",
      "city": "Inman",
      "state": "SC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Inman",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 6 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Permit required, fee not listed in the code",
      "setback": "50 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 4-5. - Raising or keeping domesticated female chickens in general.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/sc/inman/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CD_ORD_CH4AN_ARTIINGE_S4-5RAKEDOFECHGE",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/inman-sc",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "irmo-sc",
      "city": "Irmo",
      "state": "SC",
      "jurisdiction": "Town of Irmo",
      "hen_cap": "Farm-zoned land only",
      "hen_cap_kind": "ag-only",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "No numeric setback in the hen section",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 6-8. Hogs, cattle, chickens, horses and stables.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/sc/irmo/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH6AN_S6-8HOCACHHOST",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/irmo-sc",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "jackson-sc",
      "city": "Jackson",
      "state": "SC",
      "jurisdiction": "Town of Jackson",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 12 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Permit required, fee not listed in the code",
      "setback": "No numeric setback in the hen section",
      "code_cite": "6.04.200 - Raising or keeping fowl.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/sc/jackson/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT6AN_CH6.04ANGE_6.04.200RAKEFO",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/jackson-sc",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "lexington-sc",
      "city": "Lexington",
      "state": "SC",
      "jurisdiction": "Town of Lexington",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 4 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "$20.00",
      "setback": "25 ft",
      "code_cite": "§ 91.02 Horses, hogs, cows and chickens; stables.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/sc/lexington/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIXGERE_CH91AN_GEPR_S91.02HOHOCOCHST",
      "verified_on": "2026-08-30",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/lexington-sc",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "lyman-sc",
      "city": "Lyman",
      "state": "SC",
      "jurisdiction": "Town of Lyman",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 6 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Permit required, fee not listed in the code",
      "setback": "50 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 4-18. - Raising or keeping domesticated female chickens.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/sc/lyman/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH4AN_S4-18RAKEDOFECH",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/lyman-sc",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "mauldin-sc",
      "city": "Mauldin",
      "state": "SC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Mauldin",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 5 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "10 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 6-14. Keeping domestic female live chickens.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/sc/mauldin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH6AN_ARTIINGE_S6-14KEDOFELICH",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/mauldin-sc",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "new-ellenton-sc",
      "city": "New Ellenton",
      "state": "SC",
      "jurisdiction": "Town of New Ellenton",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 6 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "25 ft",
      "code_cite": "§ 91.03 LIVESTOCK.",
      "source_url": "https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newellentonsc/latest/newellenton_sc/0-0-0-2071",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/new-ellenton-sc",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "pageland-sc",
      "city": "Pageland",
      "state": "SC",
      "jurisdiction": "Town of Pageland",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 6 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "50 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 4-98. - Keeping of chickens.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/sc/pageland/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH4AN_ARTIVLIOTAN_S4-98KECH",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/pageland-sc",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "port-royal-sc",
      "city": "Port Royal",
      "state": "SC",
      "jurisdiction": "Town of Port Royal",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 6 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "40 ft",
      "code_cite": "4.3.60 - Uses Customarily Accessory to Both Residential and Non-Residential Facilities",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/sc/port_royal/codes/development_code?nodeId=ART4SPUS_DIV4.3ACUSST_4.3.60USCUACBORENSIFA",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/port-royal-sc",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "society-hill-sc",
      "city": "Society Hill",
      "state": "SC",
      "jurisdiction": "Town of Society Hill",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 6 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "$0 (free annual permit)",
      "setback": "25 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 3.102. - Keeping animals, livestock, and poultry, fowl prohibited.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/sc/society_hill/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_CH3ANFO_ARTIINGE_S3.102KEANLIPOFOPR",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/society-hill-sc",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "spartanburg-sc",
      "city": "Spartanburg",
      "state": "SC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Spartanburg",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 6 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Permit required, fee not listed in the code",
      "setback": "50 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 6-14. Raising or keeping domesticated female chickens generally.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/sc/spartanburg/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH6AN_S6-14RAKEDOFECHGE",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/spartanburg-sc",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "summerville-sc",
      "city": "Summerville",
      "state": "SC",
      "jurisdiction": "Town of Summerville",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 8 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "No numeric setback in the hen section",
      "code_cite": "UDO 3.4.10.A Backyard Pens/Coops/Beehives",
      "source_url": "https://www.summervillesc.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5333/CURRENT-SUMMERVILLE-UDO-Amended-July-9-2026",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/summerville-sc",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "sumter-sc",
      "city": "Sumter",
      "state": "SC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Sumter",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 12 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "50 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 14-2. Keeping of domesticated female chickens; unlawful to keep other fowl.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/sc/sumter/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH14AN_ARTIINGE_S14-2KEDOFECHUNKEOTFO",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/sumter-sc",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "west-columbia-sc",
      "city": "West Columbia",
      "state": "SC",
      "jurisdiction": "City of West Columbia",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 4 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Zoning permit plus $20.00 inspection",
      "setback": "25 ft",
      "code_cite": "Sec. 6-3-20 Keeping of domestic chickens.",
      "source_url": "https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/westcolumbia/latest/wcolumbia_sc/0-0-0-4846",
      "verified_on": "2026-08-30",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/west-columbia-sc",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "austin-tx",
      "city": "Austin",
      "state": "TX",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Austin",
      "hen_cap": "No number set in the cited code section",
      "hen_cap_kind": "unspecified",
      "roosters": "Not addressed in the cited code",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "30 ft",
      "code_cite": "§ 3-2-16 Enclosure for fowl.",
      "source_url": "https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT3ANRE_CH3-2REAN_ART2ENRE_S3-2-16ENFO",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-21",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/austin-tx",
      "state_note": "Texas state law: A 2023 law (HB 1750) says a city rule applies to an “agricultural operation” inside city limits, which the law defines to include “raising or keeping livestock or poultry,” only if the city meets strict conditions, including showing an imminent danger to people nearby and adopting a council finding. The law does not say whether a backyard flock counts, so the city may not be able to enforce every rule quoted here; ask the city how it enforces them today. Source: Texas Agriculture Code §§ 251.002(1)(H), 251.005(c), 251.0055 (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/AG/htm/AG.251.htm)."
    },
    {
      "slug": "fort-worth-tx",
      "city": "Fort Worth",
      "state": "TX",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Fort Worth",
      "hen_cap": "By lot size: 12 fowl (lots of ½ acre or less); 25 fowl (lots over ½ acre but under 1 acre); 50 fowl (lots of 1 acre or more)",
      "hen_cap_kind": "lot-size",
      "roosters": "Allowed",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "50 ft",
      "code_cite": "§ 11A-22 Keeping pigeons and certain fowl.",
      "source_url": "https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/ftworth/latest/ftworth_tx/0-0-0-40033",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-23",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/fort-worth-tx",
      "state_note": "Texas state law: A 2023 law (HB 1750) says a city rule applies to an “agricultural operation” inside city limits, which the law defines to include “raising or keeping livestock or poultry,” only if the city meets strict conditions, including showing an imminent danger to people nearby and adopting a council finding. The law does not say whether a backyard flock counts, so the city may not be able to enforce every rule quoted here; ask the city how it enforces them today. Source: Texas Agriculture Code §§ 251.002(1)(H), 251.005(c), 251.0055 (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/AG/htm/AG.251.htm)."
    },
    {
      "slug": "frisco-tx",
      "city": "Frisco",
      "state": "TX",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Frisco",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 12 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "Not verified yet",
      "code_cite": "Frisco Code of Ordinances § 14-17 Fowl (Ord. 08-01-06; Ord. 15-10-76).",
      "source_url": "https://ecode360.com/38314866",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-30",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/frisco-tx",
      "state_note": "Texas state law: A 2023 law (HB 1750) says a city rule applies to an “agricultural operation” inside city limits, which the law defines to include “raising or keeping livestock or poultry,” only if the city meets strict conditions, including showing an imminent danger to people nearby and adopting a council finding. The law does not say whether a backyard flock counts, so the city may not be able to enforce every rule quoted here; ask the city how it enforces them today. Source: Texas Agriculture Code §§ 251.002(1)(H), 251.005(c), 251.0055 (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/AG/htm/AG.251.htm)."
    },
    {
      "slug": "garland-tx",
      "city": "Garland",
      "state": "TX",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Garland",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 4 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "30 ft",
      "code_cite": "Garland Code of Ordinances § 22.14 Fowl (Ord. 6125; Ord. 6534).",
      "source_url": "https://ecode360.com/40070090",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-29",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/garland-tx",
      "state_note": "Texas state law: A 2023 law (HB 1750) says a city rule applies to an “agricultural operation” inside city limits, which the law defines to include “raising or keeping livestock or poultry,” only if the city meets strict conditions, including showing an imminent danger to people nearby and adopting a council finding. The law does not say whether a backyard flock counts, so the city may not be able to enforce every rule quoted here; ask the city how it enforces them today. Source: Texas Agriculture Code §§ 251.002(1)(H), 251.005(c), 251.0055 (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/AG/htm/AG.251.htm)."
    },
    {
      "slug": "irving-tx",
      "city": "Irving",
      "state": "TX",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Irving",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 25 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Allowed",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "25 ft",
      "code_cite": "Irving Code of Civil and Criminal Ordinances § 6-62 Keeping chickens (Ord. 2021-10468).",
      "source_url": "https://ecode360.com/45683201",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-29",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/irving-tx",
      "state_note": "Texas state law: A 2023 law (HB 1750) says a city rule applies to an “agricultural operation” inside city limits, which the law defines to include “raising or keeping livestock or poultry,” only if the city meets strict conditions, including showing an imminent danger to people nearby and adopting a council finding. The law does not say whether a backyard flock counts, so the city may not be able to enforce every rule quoted here; ask the city how it enforces them today. Source: Texas Agriculture Code §§ 251.002(1)(H), 251.005(c), 251.0055 (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/AG/htm/AG.251.htm)."
    },
    {
      "slug": "lubbock-tx",
      "city": "Lubbock",
      "state": "TX",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Lubbock",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 6 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "5 ft",
      "code_cite": "Lubbock Code of Ordinances § 4.07.001 Keeping of other animals; nuisance conditions.",
      "source_url": "https://ecode360.com/38870263",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-29",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/lubbock-tx",
      "state_note": "Texas state law: A 2023 law (HB 1750) says a city rule applies to an “agricultural operation” inside city limits, which the law defines to include “raising or keeping livestock or poultry,” only if the city meets strict conditions, including showing an imminent danger to people nearby and adopting a council finding. The law does not say whether a backyard flock counts, so the city may not be able to enforce every rule quoted here; ask the city how it enforces them today. Source: Texas Agriculture Code §§ 251.002(1)(H), 251.005(c), 251.0055 (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/AG/htm/AG.251.htm)."
    },
    {
      "slug": "salt-lake-city-ut",
      "city": "Salt Lake City",
      "state": "UT",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Salt Lake City",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 15 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Permit required, fee not listed in the code",
      "setback": "25 ft",
      "code_cite": "Salt Lake City Code § 8.08.065 Keeping chickens (Ord. 72-09) and § 8.08.010 permit required.",
      "source_url": "https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/saltlakecityut/latest/saltlakecity_ut/0-0-0-49908",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-30",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/salt-lake-city-ut",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "spokane-wa",
      "city": "Spokane",
      "state": "WA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Spokane",
      "hen_cap": "By lot size: 1 birds (per 1,000 sq ft of lot); 10 birds (on a 10,000 sq ft lot, the code’s example)",
      "hen_cap_kind": "lot-size",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "No permit required",
      "setback": "Not verified yet",
      "code_cite": "Spokane Municipal Code § 17C.310.115 Keeping of Small Domestic Animals (ORD C35087).",
      "source_url": "https://my.spokanecity.org/smc/?Section=17C.310.115",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-30",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/spokane-wa",
      "state_note": ""
    },
    {
      "slug": "tacoma-wa",
      "city": "Tacoma",
      "state": "WA",
      "jurisdiction": "City of Tacoma",
      "hen_cap": "Up to 6 hens",
      "hen_cap_kind": "number",
      "roosters": "Banned",
      "permit": "Code does not mention a permit",
      "setback": "12 ft",
      "code_cite": "Tacoma Municipal Code § 5.30.010 Keeping – Prohibited places (Ord. 28085).",
      "source_url": "https://ecode360.com/48384477",
      "verified_on": "2026-10-30",
      "page_url": "https://hencheck.com/cities/tacoma-wa",
      "state_note": ""
    }
  ]
}