Policy Database
Local Policy
Athens-Clarke,
Georgia
Allowing and regulating non-commercial chicken-keeping in all zones
Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, Code § 9-15-25
Last Visited 4/14/26
Policy Summary
Regulates the keeping of chickens; allows chickens to be kept in all zones, for noncommercial purposes.
State
Georgia
Jurisdiction Name
Athens-Clarke
Jurisdiction Type
county
Population Size
50k-200k
Legal Strategies
- Requires something and sets standards
Food System Topics
- Urban Agriculture
- Agricultural Production
- Zoning, Planning & Land Use