Can I keep chickens in Peachtree City, GA?
Yes — Peachtree City allows backyard chickens, up to 30 hens with no permit required. Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 20 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Peachtree City Zoning Ordinance (App. A) Art. IX, Sec. 908(q), verified September 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 30 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 20 ft |
| Minimum lot size | 20,000 sq ft |
| Home slaughter | Not allowed |
| Coop rules | One-family residential lots only, minimum 20,000 sq ft. Coops and runs in the rear yard only, at least 20 feet from any property line, no more than 8 feet at the eave and 12 feet at the roof peak. Coops must be roofed with at least 4 sq ft per bird over four months old; runs at least 10 sq ft per bird. Personal pets or egg production only; no sale of eggs, chicks or meat. |
| Code section | Peachtree City Zoning Ordinance (App. A) Art. IX, Sec. 908(q) |
Peachtree City allows hens on one-family residential lots of at least 20,000 sq ft: 8 birds on lots up to 42,999 sq ft, then 10 per acre or fraction thereof on larger lots, capped at 30. Roosters, ducks, geese, turkeys, peafowl, guineas, quail and pheasants are prohibited, and birds may be kept only as pets or for eggs. Coops and runs go in the rear yard at least 20 feet from any property line.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Peachtree City?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Peachtree City (Peachtree City Zoning Ordinance (App. A) Art. IX, Sec. 908(q)).
How many chickens can I keep in Peachtree City?
Up to 30 hens. Tiered by lot size: 0 up to 19,999 sq ft; 8 up to 42,999 sq ft; 10 up to 43,560 sq ft; 20 up to 87,120 sq ft; 30 up to 130,680 sq ft.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Peachtree City?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Peachtree City.
Are roosters allowed in Peachtree City?
No — roosters are prohibited in Peachtree City.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Peachtree City?
20 feet minimum. One-family residential lots only, minimum 20,000 sq ft. Coops and runs in the rear yard only, at least 20 feet from any property line, no more than 8 feet at the eave and 12 feet at the roof peak. Coops must be roofed with at least 4 sq ft per bird over four months old; runs at least 10 sq ft per bird. Personal pets or egg production only; no sale of eggs, chicks or meat.
Is there a minimum lot size for chickens in Peachtree City?
Yes — 20,000 sq ft.
Can I slaughter chickens at home in Peachtree City?
No — slaughter is not permitted under Peachtree City's code.
What law covers backyard chickens in Peachtree City?
Peachtree City Zoning Ordinance (App. A) Art. IX, Sec. 908(q). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Peachtree City Zoning Ordinance (App. A) Art. IX, Sec. 908(q) — read the official code
“(q) Not withstanding any other provisions of this ordinance, coops and enclosed runs for female pullet or hens (Gallus gallus domesticus), also known as backyard chickens, subject to the following performance standards and criteria: (a) No chicken shall be permitted on any zoning lot containing a dwelling other than a one-family residential dwelling... (b) Roosters, ducks, geese, turkeys, peafowl, guineas, quail, and pheasants are not permitted. (c) Chickens are maintained for personal pets and/or for egg production, but not for meat productivity or breeding. Sale of eggs, chicks, and chicken meat is prohibited. (d) The minimum lot size for keeping backyard chickens is 20,000 square feet. (e) The maximum number of chickens permitted per lot size shall be as follows: i. Lot size 20,000 square feet to 42,999 square feet = eight chickens. ii. Lot size 43,000 square feet or larger = ten chickens per acre, or fraction thereof, up to a maximum of 30.” source
“(f) ... i. Coops and runs shall be located in the rear yard only. ii. Coops shall be located at least 20 feet from any property line and shall not exceed eight feet in height above the existing ground at its eave line or 12 feet above the existing ground at the highest point of its roof.” source
Last verified September 6, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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