Can I keep chickens in Glendive, MT?
Yes, with conditions — Glendive allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations. Coops must be at least 50 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Glendive City Code Sec. 94.03 (formerly 5-3A-2), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Roosters | Allowed with conditions |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 50 ft |
| Minimum lot size | 108,900 sq ft |
| Coop rules | Accessory structures housing fowl set back 50 ft from any property line and 50 ft from any dwelling (2.5-5 acre lots); 100 ft from property line on 5-9.99 acre lots. Keeping must be accessory to residential use; commercial raising prohibited. |
| Code section | Glendive City Code Sec. 94.03 (formerly 5-3A-2) |
Glendive permits chickens and other fowl only within certain agricultural or agricultural-residential zoning districts and only on lots of at least 2.5 net acres, at a rate of one fowl unit per 20,000 sq ft (hens counted as 0.25 unit each). Standard residential lots may not keep fowl, so the allowance is strictly zone- and lot-size-dependent.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Glendive?
Yes, with conditions — Glendive allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (Glendive City Code Sec. 94.03 (formerly 5-3A-2)).
How many chickens can I keep in Glendive?
It depends on your lot. Allowed only in agricultural/ag-residential zones on lots >=2.5 acres (108,900 sq ft); one fowl unit per 20,000 sq ft with hens = 0.25 unit each. Prohibited on standard residential lots.. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Glendive?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Glendive.
Are roosters allowed in Glendive?
Yes, with conditions — see Glendive's rules (Glendive City Code Sec. 94.03 (formerly 5-3A-2)).
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Glendive?
50 feet minimum. Accessory structures housing fowl set back 50 ft from any property line and 50 ft from any dwelling (2.5-5 acre lots); 100 ft from property line on 5-9.99 acre lots. Keeping must be accessory to residential use; commercial raising prohibited.
Is there a minimum lot size for chickens in Glendive?
Yes — 108,900 sq ft.
What law covers backyard chickens in Glendive?
Glendive City Code Sec. 94.03 (formerly 5-3A-2). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Glendive City Code Sec. 94.03 (formerly 5-3A-2) — read the official code
“Areas located within certain agricultural or residential zoning districts as shown in the residential district regulations shall be permitted to have livestock and/or fowl.” source
“Lots which are two and one-half to five net acres in size are allowed to have livestock and/or fowl; provided, that all of the following regulations are met.” source
“All accessory structures used for the purpose of housing, keeping or sheltering livestock or fowl shall be set back a distance of 50 feet from any property line and 50 feet from any dwelling.” 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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