Can I keep chickens in Clarksburg, WV?
Yes, with conditions — Clarksburg allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations (up to 20 hens where permitted). Coops must be at least 30 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Codified Ordinances Sec. 505.04 (Keeping domestic fowl or pigeons), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 20 |
| Roosters | Allowed with conditions |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 30 ft |
| Coop rules | Domestic fowl may not be kept within 30 feet of any structure owned by another used for human habitation; coops must be kept clean and sanitary. Roosters are allowed but crowing may violate the noise ordinance. |
| Code section | Codified Ordinances Sec. 505.04 (Keeping domestic fowl or pigeons) |
Clarksburg permits keeping domestic fowl with no permit required; the number kept on any premises may not exceed 20, and fowl may not be kept within 30 feet of a neighbor's habitable structure (Sec. 505.04). Roosters are allowed but are subject to the city noise ordinance.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Clarksburg?
Yes, with conditions — Clarksburg allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (Codified Ordinances Sec. 505.04 (Keeping domestic fowl or pigeons)).
How many chickens can I keep in Clarksburg?
Up to 20 hens. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Clarksburg?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Clarksburg.
Are roosters allowed in Clarksburg?
Yes, with conditions — see Clarksburg's rules (Codified Ordinances Sec. 505.04 (Keeping domestic fowl or pigeons)).
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Clarksburg?
30 feet minimum. Domestic fowl may not be kept within 30 feet of any structure owned by another used for human habitation; coops must be kept clean and sanitary. Roosters are allowed but crowing may violate the noise ordinance.
What law covers backyard chickens in Clarksburg?
Codified Ordinances Sec. 505.04 (Keeping domestic fowl or pigeons). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Codified Ordinances Sec. 505.04 (Keeping domestic fowl or pigeons) — read the official code
“The number of domestic fowl kept on any premises shall not exceed twenty.” source
“No person shall keep or cause to be kept on premises owned by him or under or subject to his control, any kind of domestic fowl or pigeons within thirty feet of any structure owned by another and used for human habitation, occupation or assemblage” 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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