Coop Ready Oklahoma Moore
Not on typical home lots
No. Moore allows chickens only on agriculturally zoned land, so they are not allowed on a typical home lot.
The city's animal welfare office says chickens are allowed only on property zoned agricultural (City Code Sec. 4-104). The City Council voted down a backyard chicken ordinance in July 2022, and none has passed since.
Hen limit
Only on land zoned agricultural
Roosters
Banned outside agricultural zoning
Permit
Not available for residential lots
Coop placement
Not applicable
Source linked These rules come from the source linked below. Confirm current details with the city.
Read the official Moore rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
Backyard chicken questions in Moore
How many chickens can I have in Moore?
None on a typical home lot. The rule: only on land zoned agricultural.
Are roosters allowed in Moore?
No. Moore bans roosters (outside agricultural zoning).
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Moore?
No. Moore has no backyard chicken permit, because chickens are allowed only on land zoned agricultural.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Moore?
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 Moore before you build.
