Can I keep chickens in Pascagoula, MS?
Yes, with conditions — Pascagoula allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations. Coops must be at least 100 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. I, § 10-5(a) (Keeping of animals within city limits), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Coop setback | 100 ft |
| Coop rules | Chickens and other domestic fowl may not be kept within 100 feet of any building used as a residence by another; hogs and pigs are prohibited entirely. |
| Code section | Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. I, § 10-5(a) (Keeping of animals within city limits) |
Pascagoula prohibits keeping chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys or other domestic fowl within 100 feet of any building used as a residence by another person. There is no numeric hen limit, permit requirement, rooster ban, or acreage minimum in the animal code; keeping fowl is allowed only where the 100-foot distance from neighboring residences can be met.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Pascagoula?
Yes, with conditions — Pascagoula allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. I, § 10-5(a) (Keeping of animals within city limits)).
How many chickens can I keep in Pascagoula?
It depends on your lot. No numeric limit; fowl simply may not be kept within 100 ft of any residence used by another person. Distance-based, not count-based.. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Pascagoula?
100 feet minimum. Chickens and other domestic fowl may not be kept within 100 feet of any building used as a residence by another; hogs and pigs are prohibited entirely.
What law covers backyard chickens in Pascagoula?
Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. I, § 10-5(a) (Keeping of animals within city limits). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. I, § 10-5(a) (Keeping of animals within city limits) — read the official code
“It shall be unlawful for any person to keep or maintain chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, or other domestic fowl of any kind, or sheep, cattle, mules, goats, horses or other similar animal, within 100 feet of any building or structure used as a residence by another. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to cats and dogs.” source
Last verified June 14, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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