Can I keep chickens in Johns Creek, GA?
Yes — Johns Creek allows backyard chickens, up to 75 hens with no permit required. Coops must be at least 100 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Johns Creek Code Sec. 10-4 (Nuisances), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 75 |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 100 ft |
| Coop rules | Enclosure must be clean, well-drained and sanitary; birds kept at least 100 ft from any occupied building other than the owner's dwelling; minimum 4 sq ft per bird. |
| Code section | Johns Creek Code Sec. 10-4 (Nuisances) |
Johns Creek permits chickens citywide: up to 75 fowl outside agricultural zoning, but birds must stay 100 ft from any occupied building other than the owner's home, which sharply limits typical suburban lots. 4 sq ft per bird required; no keeping permit. Verified against current code and the city's official guidance (June 2026).
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Johns Creek?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Johns Creek (Johns Creek Code Sec. 10-4 (Nuisances)).
How many chickens can I keep in Johns Creek?
Up to 75 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Johns Creek?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Johns Creek.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Johns Creek?
100 feet minimum. Enclosure must be clean, well-drained and sanitary; birds kept at least 100 ft from any occupied building other than the owner's dwelling; minimum 4 sq ft per bird.
What law covers backyard chickens in Johns Creek?
Johns Creek Code Sec. 10-4 (Nuisances). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Johns Creek Code Sec. 10-4 (Nuisances) — read the official code
“The City permits residents to keep domestic animals or livestock, such as chickens, but residents will need to comply with select conditions found within the Animal Control code” source
“Chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks, pigeons, or similar fowl 100” source
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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