Can I keep chickens in North Augusta, SC?
Yes, with conditions — North Augusta allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations. (Ch. 5, Secs. 5-12, 5-14, 5-22, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Permit required | No |
| Coop rules | Each stable, coop, pen and enclosure where any fowl is kept must be maintained clean and sanitary, not offensive to neighbors, subject to board of health inspection (Sec. 5-14). |
| Code section | Ch. 5, Secs. 5-12, 5-14, 5-22 |
Sec. 5-12 permits domestic fowl subject only to a nuisance/health standard, with no numeric limit and no permit; Sec. 5-22 makes fowl-keeping subject to the zoning ordinance. A full-text search of Ch. 18 (Development Code) found no fowl/poultry use-table limit. Keeping is allowed under a nuisance standard, conditioned on zoning compliance.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in North Augusta?
Yes, with conditions — North Augusta allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (Ch. 5, Secs. 5-12, 5-14, 5-22).
How many chickens can I keep in North Augusta?
It depends on your lot. No numeric hen cap; domestic fowl permitted under a nuisance/health standard (Sec. 5-12), subject to general zoning compliance (Sec. 5-22). No permit found.. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in North Augusta?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in North Augusta.
What law covers backyard chickens in North Augusta?
Ch. 5, Secs. 5-12, 5-14, 5-22. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Ch. 5, Secs. 5-12, 5-14, 5-22 — read the official code
“It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, possess or have in custody any chickens, turkeys, ducks, guineas, geese, pheasants, pigeons or other domestic fowl that will, because of noise, odors or flies, or otherwise, tend to impair health or disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of nearby residents...” source
“No person shall keep any animal or fowl within the city contrary to any applicable provision of the zoning ordinance... (Sec. 5-22)” 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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