Can I keep chickens in Cumming, GA?
No — Cumming does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (Cumming Zoning Code Sec. 113-181, Table 5.1, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Coop rules | Not applicable - the zoning use table's only residential livestock allowance (R-1) expressly excludes poultry; general livestock raising is conditional only in the institutional district. |
| Code section | Cumming Zoning Code Sec. 113-181, Table 5.1 |
In the City of Cumming, backyard chickens are effectively prohibited: the zoning use table's only residential livestock allowance expressly excludes poultry. Forsyth County's more permissive guidance applies to unincorporated county land, not the city. Verified against current code (June 2026).
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Cumming?
No — chickens are not allowed in Cumming (Cumming Zoning Code Sec. 113-181, Table 5.1).
What law covers backyard chickens in Cumming?
Cumming Zoning Code Sec. 113-181, Table 5.1. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Cumming Zoning Code Sec. 113-181, Table 5.1 — read the official code
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Last verified June 13, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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