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Not on typical home lots
Not on a typical home lot. Smyrna keeps chickens off ordinary residential lots.
The zoning code bans any use it does not list for a district (Sec. 700). The R-30, R-20 and R-15 single-family districts do not list poultry; poultry is listed only in the HI heavy industrial district (Sec. 714.1.65).
Hen limit
Not allowed in single-family districts
Roosters
Banned (no poultry in residential districts)
Permit
Not applicable
Coop placement
Not applicable
Checked against city code We read the official code section linked below for every fact on this page.
Read the official Smyrna rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
Backyard chicken questions in Smyrna
How many chickens can I have in Smyrna?
None on a typical home lot. The rule: not allowed in single-family districts.
Are roosters allowed in Smyrna?
No. Smyrna bans roosters (no poultry in residential districts).
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Smyrna?
No permit is available for hens on a typical home lot, because they are not allowed there.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Smyrna?
Not applicable, because hens are not allowed on typical home lots.
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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 Smyrna before you build.
