Can I keep chickens in Barberton?
Yes, with conditions — Barberton allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations. (Codified Ordinances Ch. 618 (Animals), Sec. 618.01; see also Sec. 618.14 (Birds) and Part Twelve Planning and Zoning / Barberton Development Code, verified July 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Coop rules | Code § 618.01 lists poultry as 'livestock' but only explicitly prohibits running at large. No clear prohibition of residential keeping. Ambiguous language. |
| Code section | Codified Ordinances Ch. 618 (Animals), Sec. 618.01; see also Sec. 618.14 (Birds) and Part Twelve Planning and Zoning / Barberton Development Code |
Barberton has no ordinance that clearly permits or prohibits backyard chickens. Codified Ordinances Chapter 618 (Animals) regulates only running-at-large (Sec. 618.01 lists poultry) and related offenses, with no dedicated chicken-keeping section. Residents report enforcement actions based on the city interpretation of its codes, so keeping is effectively at risk and is likely governed by the zoning and development code, which was not verified this pass.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Barberton?
Yes, with conditions — Barberton allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (Codified Ordinances Ch. 618 (Animals), Sec. 618.01; see also Sec. 618.14 (Birds) and Part Twelve Planning and Zoning / Barberton Development Code).
How many chickens can I keep in Barberton?
It depends on your lot. Ambiguous code language. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
What law covers backyard chickens in Barberton?
Codified Ordinances Ch. 618 (Animals), Sec. 618.01; see also Sec. 618.14 (Birds) and Part Twelve Planning and Zoning / Barberton Development Code. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Codified Ordinances Ch. 618 (Animals), Sec. 618.01; see also Sec. 618.14 (Birds) and Part Twelve Planning and Zoning / Barberton Development Code — read the official code
“Sec. 618.01: No person, who is the owner or keeper of horses, mules, cattle, bison, sheep, goats, swine, llamas, alpacas or poultry, shall permit them to run at large. Chapter 618 contains no dedicated chicken-keeping section.” source
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