Can I keep chickens in Saint Louis Park, MN?
Yes, with conditions — Saint Louis Park allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations. (St. Louis Park City Code Ch. 4, Art. I, Sec. 4-1, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Permit required | Yes |
| Coop rules | City Code Ch. 4, Sec. 4-1 makes it unlawful to keep any fowl in the city without written permission from the city. The animal code sets no codified numeric hen cap, rooster rule, setback, or coop standard - keeping hens is on a discretionary, written-permission basis. Residents must contact the city (Community Development / Planning) to request permission. |
| Code section | St. Louis Park City Code Ch. 4, Art. I, Sec. 4-1 |
St. Louis Park does not flatly ban chickens but requires written permission from the city to keep any fowl (City Code Sec. 4-1). The animal code sets no numeric limits, rooster rule, or coop standards, so keeping hens is discretionary and permission-based; residents must apply to the city. Specifics circulated online (e.g., '4 hens, no roosters') are not in the city code.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Saint Louis Park?
Yes, with conditions — Saint Louis Park allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (St. Louis Park City Code Ch. 4, Art. I, Sec. 4-1).
How many chickens can I keep in Saint Louis Park?
It depends on your lot. No keeping of fowl without written permission from the city (Sec. 4-1). No codified numeric cap, rooster rule, or setback; conditions are set case-by-case. Contact the city to apply.. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Saint Louis Park?
Yes — Saint Louis Park requires a permit or registration before keeping chickens.
What law covers backyard chickens in Saint Louis Park?
St. Louis Park City Code Ch. 4, Art. I, Sec. 4-1. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
St. Louis Park City Code Ch. 4, Art. I, Sec. 4-1 — read the official code
“No person shall keep or harbor any fowl, horses, cattle, sheep, goats or swine in the city, or permit the same to be done upon premises the person owns, occupies or controls without written permission from the city. (Code 1976, Sec. 11-310)” source
“St. Louis Park City Code Chapter 4 (Animals) governs the keeping of fowl; it sets no numeric hen limit and directs residents to obtain written city permission.” 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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