Can I keep chickens in Yukon, OK?
Yes, with conditions — Yukon allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations. Coops must be at least 40 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Yukon Code Ch. 14 Sec. 14-15 (setback) + Unified Development Code Ch. 215 use table (Agriculture, animal raising), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Coop setback | 40 ft |
| Coop rules | Permitted only in zoning districts A (Agricultural) and RR (Rural Residential), where 'animal raising' is a permitted use; not permitted in R-1, R-2, R-3. Where allowed, no establishment where animals are kept may be within 40 ft of any neighboring residence/building (owner's own dwelling excluded); premises kept clean and sanitary. |
| Code section | Yukon Code Ch. 14 Sec. 14-15 (setback) + Unified Development Code Ch. 215 use table (Agriculture, animal raising) |
Yukon's animal code imposes only a 40-foot setback for animal-keeping with no hen count or fowl permit, but the zoning code (UDC Ch. 215) is the controlling restriction: 'animal raising' is a permitted use only in the A (Agricultural) and RR (Rural Residential) districts, and is not permitted in standard residential districts (R-1, R-2, R-3). Aggregator '4 hens / 6,000 sq ft / permit' claims are not in the code and are refuted.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Yukon?
Yes, with conditions — Yukon allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (Yukon Code Ch. 14 Sec. 14-15 (setback) + Unified Development Code Ch. 215 use table (Agriculture, animal raising)).
How many chickens can I keep in Yukon?
It depends on your lot. Permitted only in zoning districts A and RR (animal raising as a permitted use); not permitted in R-1, R-2, R-3. Where allowed, 40 ft setback from any neighboring dwelling/building applies (Sec. 14-15). No hen count, lot minimum, or fowl permit in the animal code.. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Yukon?
40 feet minimum. Permitted only in zoning districts A (Agricultural) and RR (Rural Residential), where 'animal raising' is a permitted use; not permitted in R-1, R-2, R-3. Where allowed, no establishment where animals are kept may be within 40 ft of any neighboring residence/building (owner's own dwelling excluded); premises kept clean and sanitary.
What law covers backyard chickens in Yukon?
Yukon Code Ch. 14 Sec. 14-15 (setback) + Unified Development Code Ch. 215 use table (Agriculture, animal raising). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Yukon Code Ch. 14 Sec. 14-15 (setback) + Unified Development Code Ch. 215 use table (Agriculture, animal raising) — read the official code
“Agriculture, animal raising (except hogs) ... permitted (P) in A and RR districts; SP in CH, I-1; blank (not permitted) in R-1, R-2, R-3.” source
“No stable, dog kennel, rabbit warren, lot, yard or other establishment wherein animals are kept shall be maintained closer than 40 feet to any tenement or apartment house, hotel, restaurant, boardinghouse, retail food store, building used for educational, religious or hospital purposes, or residence, other than that occupied by the owner or occupant of the premises upon which such animals are kept.” 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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