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Local Policy
Phoenix,
Arizona
Prohibiting keeping more than 25 poultry or rodents subject to exceptions
City of Phoenix Code, Ch. 8, § 8-7 (2024).
Last Visited 3/31/26
Policy Summary
This law asserts that except as otherwise stated, it is generally a nuisance to keep poultry or rodents within the city. If they are able to be kept, they cannot be kept in an enclosure that’s within 80ft of a residence and cannot be kept in the front yard. No male poultry should be kept within the city limits unless they are not capable of making any noise. All enclosures shall be kept in a condition where no offensive or noxious smells can bother neighbors
State
Arizona
Jurisdiction Name
Phoenix
Jurisdiction Type
city
Population Size
over-800k
Food System Topics
- Agricultural Production
- Urban Agriculture