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 June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 75 |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 25 ft |
| Coop rules | Enclosure must be well-drained, clean and sanitary; kept at least 25 ft from any occupied building other than the owner's dwelling; minimum 4 sq ft of enclosure area per bird. |
| Code section | Sandy Springs Code Sec. 10-16(b) |
Sandy Springs is not a ban city: its animal code expressly allows keeping fowl - up to 75 chickens/fowl per premises outside agricultural zones, kept 25 ft from any occupied building other than the owner's home with 4 sq ft per bird. The earlier prohibited claim was wrong. Verified against current code (June 2026).
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. Enclosure must be well-drained, clean and sanitary; kept at least 25 ft from any occupied building other than the owner's dwelling; minimum 4 sq ft of enclosure area per bird.
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
“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
“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 June 13, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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