Can I keep chickens in Alabaster, AL?
No — Alabaster does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (Land Development Ordinance Ch. 111 Zoning, Sec. 111-66 (A Agriculture District) and residential district sections, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Coop rules | A Agriculture District permits raising and keeping of (non-commercial) livestock/poultry; a minimum 3-acre lot is required to keep animals not otherwise permitted in residential districts. Estate (E) and R-1 through R-4 residential districts list no animal/fowl-keeping use. |
| Code section | Land Development Ordinance Ch. 111 Zoning, Sec. 111-66 (A Agriculture District) and residential district sections |
Alabaster permits keeping of non-commercial fowl/livestock only in the A Agriculture District, with a minimum 3-acre lot required for animals not otherwise permitted in residential districts. The Estate and R-1 through R-4 residential districts list only dwellings and similar uses, with no fowl-keeping. So chickens are not permitted in residential districts.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Alabaster?
No — chickens are not allowed in Alabaster (Land Development Ordinance Ch. 111 Zoning, Sec. 111-66 (A Agriculture District) and residential district sections).
What law covers backyard chickens in Alabaster?
Land Development Ordinance Ch. 111 Zoning, Sec. 111-66 (A Agriculture District) and residential district sections. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Land Development Ordinance Ch. 111 Zoning, Sec. 111-66 (A Agriculture District) and residential district sections — read the official code
“The raising and keeping of livestock, except commercial feed lots, poultry houses and the raising and keeping of swine” source
“A minimum lot area of three acres is required in order to house or raise any livestock or animals other than those permitted in the residential districts of the city.” source
Last verified June 14, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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