Coop Ready Georgia Peachtree Corners
Not on typical home lots
Not on a typical home lot. Peachtree Corners keeps chickens off ordinary residential lots.
The zoning code counts poultry as livestock, and livestock is allowed only on owner-occupied lots of at least 3 acres (or RA-200 zoning).
Hen limit
Only on owner-occupied lots of 3 acres or more
Roosters
Counted as livestock (3+ acres only)
Permit
No keeping permit; a building permit for any structure
Coop placement
Animal quarters at least 100 ft from any property line
Checked against city code We read the official code section linked below for every fact on this page.
Read the official Peachtree Corners rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
Backyard chicken questions in Peachtree Corners
How many chickens can I have in Peachtree Corners?
None on a typical home lot. The rule: only on owner-occupied lots of 3 acres or more.
Are roosters allowed in Peachtree Corners?
The rooster rule in Peachtree Corners: counted as livestock (3+ acres only).
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Peachtree Corners?
No permit is needed to keep poultry on a qualifying 3-acre lot, but the zoning code requires a building permit for any structure, including a coop.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Peachtree Corners?
Where the coop can go in Peachtree Corners: animal quarters at least 100 ft from any property line.
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Coop Ready is a planning aid, not legal advice. City codes change, and zoning, HOA rules and your exact parcel can change what is allowed. Confirm with Peachtree Corners before you build.
