| Are chickens allowed in Sparks? | Yes |
| How many chickens can you have? | Limit based on parcel size |
| Can you have roosters in Sparks? | No |
| Chicken coop placement rules: | 5 feet from property line and 10 feet from main structure |
| Application process: | Permit required |
| More information: | Sparks City code |
Planning on raising chickens in Sparks? Make sure you educate yourself about the rules and regulations that apply.
- The City of Sparks recognizes and permits residents to keep chickens in their backyards.
- Roosters are strictly prohibited within the city limits due to their noise.
- Number of Chickens:
- Parcels between 0 and 2,000 square feet may keep up to 2 hens.
- Parcels between 2,001 and 6,000 square feet may keep up to 4 hens.
- Parcels between 6,001 and 10,000 square feet may keep up to 5 hens.
- Parcels greater than 10,000 square feet may keep up to 2 hens for every 2,000 square feet of parcel size, not to exceed 16 hens.
- Other Restrictions:
- Chickens must be restricted from accessing the front yard.
- Slaughtering chickens on site is prohibited.
- The site must be free of dead chickens and excessive hen droppings.
- Chickens must be provided a covered enclosure (coop) and must be kept in the covered enclosure at night. The enclosure must allow at least 10 square feet per hen.
- The coop must be a minimum of 5 feet from any property line, remain within the rear yard, and maintain a 10-foot setback from the main structure.
- The coop must be clean and odor-free.
Rules regarding backyard chickens in cities can evolve over time. That’s why it’s crucial to reach out to Sparks officials for the most recent updates.
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Last updated: 4/25/24