Policy Database
Local Policy
St. Louis,
Missouri
Establishing spatial, nuisance, and welfare requirements for those housing agricultural animals
Code of Ordinances City of St. Louis, Mo., § 10.20.016(A)-(F), (2024).
Last Visited 3/31/26
Policy Summary
This law asserts that no coops or cages housing bees, aquatic farms or fowl can be located in a front yard. It also establishes set back requirements for animals by neighboring property, specific square-footage requirements depending on the breed of animal, and miscellaneous welfare guidelines.
State
Missouri
Jurisdiction Name
St. Louis
Jurisdiction Type
city
Population Size
200k-800k
Food System Topics
- Urban Agriculture
- Agricultural Production
