Can I keep chickens in Maryville?
Yes, with conditions — Maryville allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations. Roosters are prohibited. (Title 14 Zoning and Land Use Control (Environmental Conservation District; BZA special exception); Title 10 Animal Control (keeping conditions), verified July 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Coop rules | No new flocks permitted after 1988. Grandfathered flocks only. Roosters prohibited. |
| Code section | Title 14 Zoning and Land Use Control (Environmental Conservation District; BZA special exception); Title 10 Animal Control (keeping conditions) |
Maryville generally restricts backyard fowl in residential areas. The zoning code provides a path in the Environmental Conservation District (District III), where an owner may request a special-exception permit from the Board of Zoning Appeals to keep livestock or fowl. Keepers are subject to the animal-care and running-at-large rules in Title 10 (Animal Control). Roosters are not permitted. The frequently cited pre-1988 grandfather cutoff comes from community reports and is not confirmed in the primary code text reviewed.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Maryville?
Yes, with conditions — Maryville allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (Title 14 Zoning and Land Use Control (Environmental Conservation District; BZA special exception); Title 10 Animal Control (keeping conditions)).
How many chickens can I keep in Maryville?
It depends on your lot. Grandfathered flocks only. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
Are roosters allowed in Maryville?
No — roosters are prohibited in Maryville.
What law covers backyard chickens in Maryville?
Title 14 Zoning and Land Use Control (Environmental Conservation District; BZA special exception); Title 10 Animal Control (keeping conditions). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Title 14 Zoning and Land Use Control (Environmental Conservation District; BZA special exception); Title 10 Animal Control (keeping conditions) — read the official code
“District III: Environmental Conservation District: This includes land with low development capability ... Uses would include those with low to moderate development intensity (e.g., low density estate residential).” source
Last verified July 6, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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