Any person keeping a farm animal or non-traditional farm animal within the City of Corcoran must adhere to the requirements at a minimum. A minimum of 2 acres is required to allow one animal unit equivalent to be kept. For each additional whole acre over 3 acres, one additional animal unit equivalent is permitted. There are no animal restrictions on parcels greater than 30 acres.
How many chickens can I have?
(How to calculate the number of animals allowed on your property.)
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Start by determining the Animal Units Allowed based on your property size in the table located in Title VIII: 81-9 – 81-13. (If your property is less than 3 acres use the table located in section 81.10; 1.
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In the same table, determine type of animal and its Unit Equivalent. (example: a chicken has a unit equivalent of .033)
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Complete calculation: Animal Units Allowed / Unit Equivalent = Number of animals allowed. (always rounddown to a whole number)
Example: I would like to have chickens; my property size is 1.7 acres.
Per the table in section 81.10, a total of .85 animal units are allowed. A chicken's unit equivalent is .033.
.85 / .033 = 25.75. (rounded down) A total of 25 chickens would be allowed.
Must have a minimum of 1/2 acre to have any farm or non-traditional farm animal
Adopted Ordinances - Title VIII: 81-6, 81.10 for detailed information and requirements.
Municipal Codes