Coop Ready Arkansas Springdale
Not on typical home lots
No. Springdale bans chickens on ordinary home lots; fowl are allowed only on A-1 agricultural land outside platted subdivisions.
City code bans keeping any fowl in city limits unless the property is zoned A-1 agricultural, and fowl are still banned in a platted subdivision even if it is zoned A-1. A 2012 effort to allow chickens failed.
Hen limit
Not allowed on typical home lots
Roosters
Banned on home lots
Permit
Not available
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 Springdale rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
Backyard chicken questions in Springdale
How many chickens can I have in Springdale?
None on a typical home lot. The rule: not allowed on typical home lots.
Are roosters allowed in Springdale?
No. Roosters, like all fowl, are banned on Springdale home lots.
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Springdale?
No permit exists. Springdale bans chickens outside A-1 agricultural land that is not in a subdivision.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Springdale?
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 Springdale before you build.
