Prohibiting various forms of animal husbandry aside from otherwise permitted chicken-keeping

Richmond, Va., Code of the City of Richmond, Virginia, § 4-29 (2024).

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Last Visited 3/31/26

Policy Summary

This law prohibits keeping of hogs/pigs within city limits; also prohibits chicken-keeping outside of those parameters established in the city’s zoning code. Requires specific spatial buffers from property lines and adjoining houses.

State Virginia

Jurisdiction Name Richmond

Jurisdiction Type city

Population Size 200k-800k

Food System Topics

Urban Agriculture
Agricultural Production
Zoning, Planning & Land Use

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