Can I keep chickens in Enterprise, AL?
No — Enterprise does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (Code of Ordinances Ch. 5, Secs. 5-75, 5-76 (Ord. No. 10-19-04), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Coop rules | Fowl (chickens, turkeys, guineas, pheasants) may only be kept in agriculturally-zoned districts, in a secure escape-proof enclosure; not permitted in residential zones. |
| Code section | Code of Ordinances Ch. 5, Secs. 5-75, 5-76 (Ord. No. 10-19-04) |
Enterprise prohibits keeping fowl (defined to include chickens) in any zoning district other than one zoned for agricultural use; doing so is a declared public nuisance. Because residential zones are not agricultural, backyard chickens are not allowed on ordinary residential lots.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Enterprise?
No — chickens are not allowed in Enterprise (Code of Ordinances Ch. 5, Secs. 5-75, 5-76 (Ord. No. 10-19-04)).
What law covers backyard chickens in Enterprise?
Code of Ordinances Ch. 5, Secs. 5-75, 5-76 (Ord. No. 10-19-04). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Code of Ordinances Ch. 5, Secs. 5-75, 5-76 (Ord. No. 10-19-04) — read the official code
“It shall be unlawful and shall constitute a public nuisance for any person having charge, custody or control of any animal or fowl to keep or maintain such animal or fowl in any zoning district other than the one zoned for agricultural use in the city or its police jurisdiction.” source
“Fowl means and includes chickens, turkeys, guineas or pheasants.” 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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