Can I keep chickens in Parker, CO?
Yes, with conditions — Parker allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations. Coops must be at least 200 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Parker Municipal Code § 9.02.030 (Prohibited livestock and fowl); subject to zoning and use requirements, verified October 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Coop setback | 200 ft |
| Coop rules | Poultry must be contained; not closer than 200 ft to any off-site residence or business on adjoining property; domestic noncommercial use only |
| Code section | Parker Municipal Code § 9.02.030 (Prohibited livestock and fowl); subject to zoning and use requirements |
Parker permits domestic noncommercial poultry but requires a 200-ft setback from any off-site residence or business on adjoining property, effectively prohibiting backyard chickens on virtually all standard residential lots.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Parker?
Yes, with conditions — Parker allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (Parker Municipal Code § 9.02.030 (Prohibited livestock and fowl); subject to zoning and use requirements).
How many chickens can I keep in Parker?
It depends on your lot. No numerical hen cap stated in code; 200-ft setback from neighboring residences or businesses makes chickens effectively impossible on most residential lots. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Parker?
200 feet minimum. Poultry must be contained; not closer than 200 ft to any off-site residence or business on adjoining property; domestic noncommercial use only
What law covers backyard chickens in Parker?
Parker Municipal Code § 9.02.030 (Prohibited livestock and fowl); subject to zoning and use requirements. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Parker Municipal Code § 9.02.030 (Prohibited livestock and fowl); subject to zoning and use requirements — read the official code
“No livestock or fowl, including male fowl capable of crowing shall be kept by any person within the Town unless such person complies with the provisions of this Title and the zoning and use requirements of the Town.” source
“Fowl that is allowed under the zoning and use requirements of the Town shall be contained in an enclosed pen, which shall not be closer than two hundred (200) feet to any off-site residence or business on an adjoining property.” source
“Containment of the poultry or fowl is required and cannot be closer than two hundred (200) feet to any off-site residence or business on an adjoining property” source
Last verified October 4, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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