Can I keep chickens in Maple Grove, MN?
Yes, with conditions — Maple Grove allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations. (Maple Grove Code of Ordinances Ch. 6 (Animals), Sec. 6-30 (animal-unit density schedule), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Minimum lot size | 43,560 sq ft |
| Coop rules | Chickens are governed by an animal-unit density schedule (Sec. 6-30). Permitted only in the R-A district (1 animal unit per acre; land of 10+ acres is exempt) and in the R-1 district on lots of at least 1 acre. The R-1 schedule assigns 6 head of larger poultry = 0.5 unit at 1 to <1.5 acres, and 25 head = 0.5 unit at 1.5 to <2 acres. Standard R-2 single-family lots have no poultry allowance. The chapter contains no rooster prohibition and no chicken-specific permit requirement. |
| Code section | Maple Grove Code of Ordinances Ch. 6 (Animals), Sec. 6-30 (animal-unit density schedule) |
Maple Grove regulates chickens through an animal-unit density schedule (Sec. 6-30): they are allowed only in the R-A district (1 animal unit per acre; exempt at 10+ acres) and in the R-1 district on lots of at least 1 acre (6 larger-poultry head at 1-1.5 acres; 25 at 1.5-2 acres). Standard R-2 single-family lots have no poultry allowance, so chickens are effectively limited to large-lot and rural-residential parcels. The animal chapter contains no rooster ban and no chicken-specific permit.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Maple Grove?
Yes, with conditions — Maple Grove allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (Maple Grove Code of Ordinances Ch. 6 (Animals), Sec. 6-30 (animal-unit density schedule)).
How many chickens can I keep in Maple Grove?
It depends on your lot. Allowed only in R-A and R-1 lots >= 1 acre (43,560 sq ft) via the Sec. 6-30 animal-unit schedule (R-1: 6 birds at 1-1.5 ac, 25 at 1.5-2 ac; R-A: ~25 birds = 1 unit/acre). Not allowed on standard R-2 lots. No rooster ban or permit in the animal chapter.. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
Is there a minimum lot size for chickens in Maple Grove?
Yes — 43,560 sq ft.
What law covers backyard chickens in Maple Grove?
Maple Grove Code of Ordinances Ch. 6 (Animals), Sec. 6-30 (animal-unit density schedule). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Maple Grove Code of Ordinances Ch. 6 (Animals), Sec. 6-30 (animal-unit density schedule) — read the official code
“R-1 district. The schedule for the R-1 district is as follows: (1) At least one acre but less than 1.5 acres: Poultry/fowl/bird families (of a size larger than the ordinary pigeon) except emu and ostrich 6 head = 0.5 unit ... (2) At least 1.5 acres, but less than two acres: ... 25 head = 0.50 unit” source
“All land zoned as R-A which is in land area ten acres or more shall be exempt from the following animal unit per acre regulations ... Maximum animal unit value = Number of acres x 1.0” 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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