Can I keep chickens in Hazen, ND?
No — Hazen does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (§ 13.0107 (Ch. XIII Animals and Fowl, last amended 07/18/2022), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Code section | § 13.0107 (Ch. XIII Animals and Fowl, last amended 07/18/2022) |
Hazen explicitly prohibits chickens within city limits. Section 13.0107 (Housing), last amended July 18, 2022, states it is unlawful to keep any live swine, pigs, cattle, chickens, fowls, goats, rabbits, sheep, or horses in the city. No permit exception is provided.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Hazen?
No — chickens are not allowed in Hazen (§ 13.0107 (Ch. XIII Animals and Fowl, last amended 07/18/2022)).
What law covers backyard chickens in Hazen?
§ 13.0107 (Ch. XIII Animals and Fowl, last amended 07/18/2022). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
§ 13.0107 (Ch. XIII Animals and Fowl, last amended 07/18/2022) — read the official code
“13.0107 Housing: Amended 06/14/1999, Amended 7/18/2022 — it shall be unlawful to keep any live swine or pigs, cattle, chickens, fowls, goats, rabbits, sheep, or horses in the city” source
Last verified June 15, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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