Coop Ready Georgia Marietta
Allowed with a permit
Yes, with a permit, on lots of at least 15,000 sq ft. Marietta allows up to 4 hens in R-1 to R-4 zoning.
Only allowed in R-1 to R-4 zoning, on lots of at least 15,000 sq ft that have an occupied home. Coop no taller than 8 ft, coop plus run no larger than 100 sq ft, at least 25 sq ft of fenced area per hen, and no slaughter.
Hen limit
4
Roosters
Banned
Permit
Yes: a chicken application with a scaled site sketch
Coop placement
Fenced area in the rear yard at least 20 ft from any property line and 10 ft from the house
Checked against city code We read the official code section linked below for every fact on this page.
Read the official Marietta rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
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Backyard chicken questions in Marietta
How many chickens can I have in Marietta?
Up to 4 hens on a typical home lot.
Are roosters allowed in Marietta?
No. Marietta bans roosters on typical home lots.
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Marietta?
Yes. You need a chicken application with a scaled site sketch.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Marietta?
Where the coop can go in Marietta: fenced area in the rear yard at least 20 ft from any property line and 10 ft from the house.
Can my HOA ban chickens if Marietta 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 Marietta before you build.
