Chicken laws in Montgomery County?

[Anonymous]

I am in Bethesda, zoned residential, and wish to keep a couple of hens in a backyard coop. Where can I check local regulations?
Thanks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am in Bethesda, zoned residential, and wish to keep a couple of hens in a backyard coop. Where can I check local regulations?
Thanks.

Easily google-able

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DPS/Process/zspe/Chickens.html

[Anonymous]

There are a lot of people breaking that rule.

[Anonymous]

Chickens can be pets

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There are a lot of people breaking that rule.

You can submit a complaint here- https://permittingservices.montgomerycountymd.gov/DPS/online/eComplaint.aspx

Not sure if it would make a difference right now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am in Bethesda, zoned residential, and wish to keep a couple of hens in a backyard coop. Where can I check local regulations?
Thanks.

Easily google-able

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DPS/Process/zspe/Chickens.html

Thank you!

[Anonymous]

ZONING INFORMATION

The zoning ordinance does not prohibit the keeping of chickens; however, 59.3.2.9.B.2 does prohibit Roosters.

The zoning ordinance does regulate placement of chicken coops: In Montgomery County any accessory building or structure used for the housing, shelter, or sale of animals or fowl other than a household pet must be a minimum of 25' from a lot line and a minimum of 100' from a dwelling on another lot. The structure must be in the rear yard.

Be sure to check with Animal Control regarding regulations as it pertains to chickens.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are a lot of people breaking that rule.

You can submit a complaint here- https://permittingservices.montgomerycountymd.gov/DPS/online/eComplaint.aspx

Not sure if it would make a difference right now.

I’m certain the chicken-police are a top priority at the moment.

[Anonymous]

Many HOAs restrict them as well.

[Anonymous]

Oh lordy. Please don't, seriously. Chickens stink.

[Anonymous]

FYI Prince William County, VA residents - you may own 10 chickens, or one ostrich.

http://greenrisks.blogspot.com/2017/06/the-rules-for-backyard-chickens-in.html?m=1

[Anonymous]

Are you sure you want your neighbors wake up at 5:30-6 every day and complain on you?

[Anonymous]

We have neighbors in McLean, Va who keep chickens. Fairfax county laws mandate a certain number of acres to allow chickens on the property.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We have neighbors in McLean, Va who keep chickens. Fairfax county laws mandate a certain number of acres to allow chickens on the property.

You can get a special permit.

If your property is less than 2 acres, there is still a way to legally keep chickens. You must obtain a special permit from the Fairfax County Department of Planning and Zoning to allow backyard chicken keeping on your property.

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/soil-water-conservation/backyard-chickens

[Anonymous]

Chicken feed can attract rodents. Just something to think about.