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Not on typical home lots
No. Parma bans chickens and all other fowl in city limits.
Parma bans keeping any fowl in city limits, including chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys. The only exceptions are school hatching projects (chicks go to a farm within 2 weeks) and the Stearns Homestead farm museum.
Hen limit
Not allowed (all fowl banned)
Roosters
Banned
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 Parma rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
Backyard chicken questions in Parma
How many chickens can I have in Parma?
None on a typical home lot. The rule: not allowed (all fowl banned).
Are roosters allowed in Parma?
No. Parma bans roosters on typical home lots.
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Parma?
No. Parma bans chickens outright, so there is no permit to apply for.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Parma?
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 Parma before you build.
