Can I keep chickens in Kennesaw, GA?
Yes, with conditions — Kennesaw allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations. Coops must be at least 200 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Kennesaw UDC (Appendix A) Sec. 1.09.02, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Coop setback | 200 ft |
| Minimum lot size | 87,120 sq ft |
| Coop rules | Poultry buildings set back at least 200 ft from every property line; animals kept at least 25 ft from any residential property line; 5,000 sq ft of fenced lot area (excluding the principal structure) required per animal unless a bona fide farm. |
| Code section | Kennesaw UDC (Appendix A) Sec. 1.09.02 |
Kennesaw treats chickens as poultry/livestock allowed only on lots of 2+ acres, with poultry buildings 200 ft from every property line and roughly 1 bird per 5,000 sq ft of fenced area. Most residential lots cannot qualify. Verified against current code (June 2026).
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Kennesaw?
Yes, with conditions — Kennesaw allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (Kennesaw UDC (Appendix A) Sec. 1.09.02).
How many chickens can I keep in Kennesaw?
It depends on your lot. 2-acre minimum lot; poultry buildings 200 ft from every property line; roughly 1 bird per 5,000 sq ft of fenced area - most residential lots cannot qualify.. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Kennesaw?
200 feet minimum. Poultry buildings set back at least 200 ft from every property line; animals kept at least 25 ft from any residential property line; 5,000 sq ft of fenced lot area (excluding the principal structure) required per animal unless a bona fide farm.
Is there a minimum lot size for chickens in Kennesaw?
Yes — 87,120 sq ft.
What law covers backyard chickens in Kennesaw?
Kennesaw UDC (Appendix A) Sec. 1.09.02. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Kennesaw UDC (Appendix A) Sec. 1.09.02 — read the official code
“Shall only be permitted on a lot containing not less than two acres” source
“All buildings used for animals shall be set back not less than 200 feet from any property line” 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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