Can I keep chickens in Brooklyn Park, MN?
No — Brooklyn Park does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (Brooklyn Park City Code Ch. 94 (Sec. 94.04, Limitations on Keeping of Animals); zoning, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Coop rules | Chickens/fowl are not permitted on residentially zoned lots; allowed only where property is zoned as farmland (5 acres or more). |
| Code section | Brooklyn Park City Code Ch. 94 (Sec. 94.04, Limitations on Keeping of Animals); zoning |
Brooklyn Park does not allow chickens or other fowl on standard residential lots; they may only be kept on property zoned as farmland (5 acres or more). A proposal to allow up to four backyard hens on smaller residential lots did not move forward as of May 2024, so the 5-acre requirement remains current.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Brooklyn Park?
No — chickens are not allowed in Brooklyn Park (Brooklyn Park City Code Ch. 94 (Sec. 94.04, Limitations on Keeping of Animals); zoning).
What law covers backyard chickens in Brooklyn Park?
Brooklyn Park City Code Ch. 94 (Sec. 94.04, Limitations on Keeping of Animals); zoning. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Brooklyn Park City Code Ch. 94 (Sec. 94.04, Limitations on Keeping of Animals); zoning — read the official code
“What animals are not allowed as pets? ... Farm animals living on property not zoned as farmland (5 acres or more). Birds/fowl such as ducks, pigeons, or chickens living on property that is not zoned as farmland.” 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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