Can I keep chickens in Florissant, MO?
Yes, with conditions — Florissant allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations. (Sections 205.350-205.390 (Ch. 205, Art. IV), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Permit required | Yes |
| Coop rules | Up to 4 of the 'usual' domestic fowl (e.g., children's pets) may be kept without a permit. Keeping any fowl beyond that requires a permit application with facility drawings, written consent of a majority of contiguous neighbors, Health Dept approval, and City Council approval; permit valid 3 years. Enclosures cleaned at least every 24 hours. |
| Code section | Sections 205.350-205.390 (Ch. 205, Art. IV) |
Florissant prohibits keeping chickens and other fowl generally, except that up to four 'usual' domestic fowl kept as pets are allowed without a permit. Keeping more requires a discretionary permit: the applicant must submit facility plans, obtain written consent from a majority of contiguous property owners, and gain Health Department and City Council approval, with the permit valid for three years. No specific hen count, rooster rule, or setback is set in the code.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Florissant?
Yes, with conditions — Florissant allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (Sections 205.350-205.390 (Ch. 205, Art. IV)).
How many chickens can I keep in Florissant?
It depends on your lot. Up to 4 fowl allowed as usual pets without a permit; more than 4 requires Council-approved permit with no numeric cap stated in code (count determined case-by-case).. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Florissant?
Yes — Florissant requires a permit or registration before keeping chickens.
What law covers backyard chickens in Florissant?
Sections 205.350-205.390 (Ch. 205, Art. IV). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Sections 205.350-205.390 (Ch. 205, Art. IV) — read the official code
“No person may keep upon his/her premises any... ducks, geese, pigeons, chickens, turkeys... or other domestic animals, fowl or bees except as provided by this Article. (Sec. 205.350)” source
“Nothing in this Article shall prohibit the keeping of the usual domestic animals and fowl such as the usual children's pets provided they do not exceed four (4) in number. (Sec. 205.380)” source
“Any person desiring to keep any domestic animals, fowl or bees except for the usual domestic animal or fowl such as the usual children's pets provided they do not exceed four (4) in number in the City may file with the City's Health Department a written application for a permit... (Sec. 205.360)” 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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