Can I keep chickens in Sandy Springs, GA?
Yes — Sandy Springs allows backyard chickens, up to 75 hens with no permit required. Coops must be at least 25 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Sandy Springs Code Sec. 10-16(b), verified August 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 75 |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 25 ft |
| Coop rules | Housing or enclosures must be well drained, free from accumulations of animal excrement and objectionable odors, and otherwise clean and sanitary. Chickens and similar fowl require 4 square feet of area per animal and must be kept at least 25 feet from any occupied building other than the owner's dwelling. |
| Code section | Sandy Springs Code Sec. 10-16(b) |
Sandy Springs regulates fowl through its animal nuisance section rather than a dedicated chicken ordinance. Code tables cap chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks and pigeons at 75 per premises, require 4 square feet of area per bird, and set a 25-foot distance from any occupied building other than the owner's own dwelling.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Sandy Springs?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Sandy Springs (Sandy Springs Code Sec. 10-16(b)).
How many chickens can I keep in Sandy Springs?
Up to 75 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Sandy Springs?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Sandy Springs.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Sandy Springs?
25 feet minimum. Housing or enclosures must be well drained, free from accumulations of animal excrement and objectionable odors, and otherwise clean and sanitary. Chickens and similar fowl require 4 square feet of area per animal and must be kept at least 25 feet from any occupied building other than the owner's dwelling.
What law covers backyard chickens in Sandy Springs?
Sandy Springs Code Sec. 10-16(b). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Sandy Springs Code Sec. 10-16(b) — read the official code
“Animal | Area per Animal (in square feet) ... Chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks, pigeons, or similar fowl | 4” source
“Except in the areas zoned for agriculture, the maximum number of domestic animals or livestock that may be kept on any single premises shall not exceed the following... Chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks, pigeons, or similar fowl 75” source
“Animal | Maximum Number ... Chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks, pigeons, or similar fowl | 75” source
“A domestic animal or livestock shall be kept at the following minimum distances from any occupied building except the dwelling unit of the owner... Chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks, pigeons, or similar fowl 25” source
Last verified August 9, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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