Hoa Rules For Chickens In Maryland
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(8) Coops for chickens and ducks shall have four walls and a roof, be ventilated, constructed to be raised two (2) feet from the ground, have a minimum of three (3) square feet per chicken, have secure door or gate closures, attached bottoms or anti-digging devices to prevent escape, and be built in such a manner to ...
If you wish to own chickens on your property, you must first contact your county's planning and zoning office. Should the planning office confirm that the property is approved for farming of chickens/backyard flocks, you must then register your flock with the state.
Under the changes announced there will be new requirements for all bird keepers – regardless of the size of their flock – to officially register their poultry on the national register by 1 October 2024.
Residents may keep up to 32 chickens per 40,000 square foot area. The hen house or coop must be 50 feet from all lot lines. Additional rules apply. Residents may keep up to 4 chickens on lots less than 2,000 square feet.
Choose an appropriate location to build your backyard chicken coop, about 30 feet from the house, and prepare the area by clearing any vegetation and leveling it.
The minimum area for an Urban Farm is 2,500 square feet, allowing one (1) fowl allowed per square foot. Roosters are prohibited in Urban Farming. The Zoning Ordinance also requires minimum setbacks for chicken coops. They must be in the rear yard, at least 25 feet from any property line, and 100 feet from another home.
An in-law suite, known as an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is allowed in all residential districts, with the exception of the R22 District, subject to certain conditions.
In starting a homestead with chickens, the challenges and uncertainties that can arise may seem overwhelming. From selecting the right chicken breeds to ensuring their health in a homestead environment, becoming a successful chicken keeper requires comprehensive guidance and practical solutions.
You may register your premises by completing the Maryland Poultry Premises Registration Form and emailing it to animalhealth.mda@maryland, or by mailing it to 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway Annapolis MD 21401. You may also fax the form to the MDA Animal Health Program at 410-841-5999.
