Coop Ready Georgia Sandy Springs
Hens allowed
Yes. Sandy Springs allows backyard hens on a typical single-family home lot.
The 75-bird cap comes from a general animal section, so treat it as a maximum, not a typical allowance. The code also requires at least 4 sq ft of enclosure space per bird and clean, well-drained housing.
Hen limit
75 (combined cap for chickens and similar fowl)
Roosters
Not named in the code
Permit
No
Coop placement
Birds kept at least 25 ft from any occupied building other than the owner's home
Checked against city code We read the official code section linked below for every fact on this page.
Read the official Sandy Springs rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
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Backyard chicken questions in Sandy Springs
How many chickens can I have in Sandy Springs?
The hen limit in Sandy Springs: 75 (combined cap for chickens and similar fowl).
Are roosters allowed in Sandy Springs?
Sandy Springs's code does not name roosters. Ask the city before you get one, since nuisance rules still apply.
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Sandy Springs?
No. Sandy Springs allows poultry by right in most residential districts without a permit.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Sandy Springs?
Where the coop can go in Sandy Springs: birds kept at least 25 ft from any occupied building other than the owner's home.
Can my HOA ban chickens if Sandy Springs allows them?
Yes. HOA rules, deed restrictions and leases can be stricter than city code. Read yours before you build.
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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 Sandy Springs before you build.
