Coop Ready Georgia Dunwoody
Allowed with a permit
Yes, with zoning approval, on lots of 10,000 sq ft or more. Dunwoody allows up to 6 hens.
Coop no taller than 6 ft, with at least 2 sq ft per hen and a 40 sq ft maximum footprint. The run needs at least 5 sq ft per hen and must be covered, and coop plus run may not exceed 100 sq ft. Personal use only, with no sales and no slaughter.
Hen limit
6 (lots of 10,000 sq ft or more only)
Roosters
Banned (also crowing hens, ducks, geese and turkeys)
Permit
Zoning approval from Community Development with a site plan; it does not transfer to new owners
Coop placement
Rear yard, at least 35 ft from the rear line, 15 ft from side lines and 20 ft from corner-side lines
Checked against city code We read the official code section linked below for every fact on this page.
Read the official Dunwoody rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
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Backyard chicken questions in Dunwoody
How many chickens can I have in Dunwoody?
The hen limit in Dunwoody: 6 (lots of 10,000 sq ft or more only).
Are roosters allowed in Dunwoody?
No. Dunwoody bans roosters (also crowing hens, ducks, geese and turkeys).
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Dunwoody?
The permit rule in Dunwoody: zoning approval from Community Development with a site plan; it does not transfer to new owners.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Dunwoody?
Where the coop can go in Dunwoody: rear yard, at least 35 ft from the rear line, 15 ft from side lines and 20 ft from corner-side lines.
Can my HOA ban chickens if Dunwoody allows them?
Yes. HOA rules, deed restrictions and leases can be stricter than city code. Read yours before you build.
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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 Dunwoody before you build.
