Can I keep chickens in Jamestown, NY?
No — Jamestown does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (City of Jamestown Code Ch. 300 (Zoning), § 300-0305 (R-1 Single-Family Residential District), A(6), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Code section | City of Jamestown Code Ch. 300 (Zoning), § 300-0305 (R-1 Single-Family Residential District), A(6) |
In Jamestown's R-1 Single-Family Residential District, new agricultural operations other than crop cultivation are prohibited, including the housing of barn animals such as cows, horses, pigs, goats, sheep, chickens, ostriches and other similar livestock. Chickens are therefore not allowed in single-family residential zones; the city's Development Department has publicly reminded residents that chickens and other barnyard animals are prohibited.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Jamestown?
No — chickens are not allowed in Jamestown (City of Jamestown Code Ch. 300 (Zoning), § 300-0305 (R-1 Single-Family Residential District), A(6)).
What law covers backyard chickens in Jamestown?
City of Jamestown Code Ch. 300 (Zoning), § 300-0305 (R-1 Single-Family Residential District), A(6). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
City of Jamestown Code Ch. 300 (Zoning), § 300-0305 (R-1 Single-Family Residential District), A(6) — read the official code
“New agricultural operations other than the cultivation of crops shall be prohibited as shall the housing of barn animals, including but not limited to cows, horses, pigs, goats, sheep, chickens, ostriches and other similar livestock.” 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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