Coop Ready Georgia Kennesaw
Not on typical home lots
No. Kennesaw zoning does not allow chickens in any residential district.
The UDC use table leaves poultry blank in every residential district, and a blank cell means prohibited. The poultry definition also requires at least 2 acres and 5,000 sq ft of fenced area per bird unless the property is a bona fide farm.
Hen limit
None on home lots
Roosters
Banned on home lots (all poultry)
Permit
Not stated
Coop placement
Poultry buildings 200 ft from every property line; birds 25 ft from residential lines
Checked against city code We read the official code section linked below for every fact on this page.
Read the official Kennesaw rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
Backyard chicken questions in Kennesaw
How many chickens can I have in Kennesaw?
None on a typical home lot. The rule: none on home lots.
Are roosters allowed in Kennesaw?
No. Kennesaw bans roosters (on home lots (all poultry).
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Kennesaw?
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 Kennesaw?
Where the coop can go in Kennesaw: poultry buildings 200 ft from every property line; birds 25 ft from residential lines.
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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 Kennesaw before you build.




