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Old 09-06-2009, 07:34 PM
 
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I searched high and low trying to find some details about san antonio regulations regarding raising chickens in the back yard, but I couldn't find anything. does anyone know about this?

 
Old 09-06-2009, 07:45 PM
 
Location: San Antonio, Texas
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I know you need a permit for them. I understand you are limited to the number you can have. Call 311 and they will set you up with the right department.
 
Old 09-06-2009, 07:48 PM
 
Location: San Antonio, TX
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Chickens are considered domestic fowl under San Antonio ordinances.

As such, here is the law...

Quote:
Sec. 5-109. Animal limits; excess animal permit.

(a) The total number of domestic fowl and livestock allowed at a residence is five (5) which may include:

(1) Up to three (3) domestic fowl; and
(2) Up to two (2) animals from the following classes of livestock:
a. Equines;
b. Bovines;
c. Sheep;
d. Goats; and
e. Llamas.
(b) All livestock must be enclosed in a pen the nearest point being at least one hundred (100) feet from any dwelling or business building owned or occupied by any person other than the owner. All domestic fowl must be kept in an enclosure. An owner must comply with the following with regard to domestic fowl and livestock:
(1) The owner must have adequate facilities to house the livestock and domestic fowl and ensure adequate sanitation.
(2) The livestock and domestic fowl must be kept housed or confined in a manner that does not allow them to create a nuisance.
(3) Sanitation must be addressed in a manner that prevents the attraction of pests.
(c) If an owner desires to exceed the maximum number of domestic fowl or livestock specified in subsection (a), an owner must make an application for an excess animal permit with the department. The criteria for evaluating the application for a permit shall be those listed in subsection (b).
(d) A maximum number of eight (8) cats or five (5) dogs, or an aggregate number of eight (8) is permitted at a residence. In order to have more dogs and/or cats than this chapter allows at a residence, an owner must apply for an excess animal permit which shall be valid for three (3) years. The criteria used to evaluate the granting of a dog or cat permit are as follows:
(1) All dogs and cats for which a permit is required must be sterilized, unless the dog (s) or cat (s) qualifies for a certified medical exception by a licensed veterinarian or is under six (6) months old.
(2) All dogs and cats must be currently vaccinated for rabies.
(3) All dogs and cats must be currently licensed by the city.
(4) The dogs and/or cats must not be housed exclusively outside.
(5) All dogs and cats must be microchipped and a photograph of each animal must be attached to an animal profile sheet that will be kept on record as verification of the animals allowed in the permit.
(6) If the owner of the dogs and/or cats is not the owner of the property, the permission of the property owner must be obtained before a permit application will be processed.
(7) A check will be made to determine if there are any previous valid complaints. A previous valid complaint can be grounds for the denial of a permit request.
(8) The requestor must have adequate property or facilities to ensure the dogs and/or cats do not disturb any neighbors.
(9) Once a permit is granted, the permittee must obey all rules pertaining to pet ownership within the city and the state. Any valid violation under this chapter, including exceeding the number of dogs and cats allowed on the original permit is grounds for revocation of the permit by the department.
(10) If a permit is revoked, the permittee will have thirty (30) days to come into compliance with existing numbers limits.
(e) Any person who is denied a permit or whose permit is revoked may appeal the denial or revocation to the director within thirty (30) days of the date of the denial or revocation of the permit. All requests for appeals must be in writing and addressed to the director; whereupon said director shall set the appeal for hearing within forty-five (45) days of the said director's receipt of the written request. The director shall issue findings within five (5) working days after the determination hearing. A person who is denied a permit has the right to appeal the decision to municipal court within five (5) working days of receiving such decision by submitting written notice to the director. Failure to appeal within the time allotted shall result in the hearing officer's decision as final. A municipal court judge shall sit as the administrative appeal hearing officer, and shall conduct the appeal as a civil administrative proceeding for the purpose of reviewing the written or audio record and/or viewing a video tape of the hearing conducted by the director, and hearing any additional offered relevant sworn testimony and other evidence that such administrative appeal hearing officer deems useful. The administrative appeal hearing officer shall prepare a written memorandum of findings and declare the director's ruling either affirmed or reversed.
(Ord. No. 2007-12-13-1291, § 1(Att. I), 12-13-07)
Editor's note: Ord. No. 2007-12-13-1291, § 7, adopted December 13, 2007, states that this section shall be effective on March 1, 2008. (Source)
But also check your community regulations.

Cheers! M2
 
Old 09-06-2009, 08:02 PM
 
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Thanks much!
 
Old 09-06-2009, 08:27 PM
 
Location: in my mind
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On the West side, everyone has chickens.

Let me tell you though, if you get a rooster, your neighbors will hate you. They may not say it to your face... But they WILL hate you. At least some of them. Especially if you have one like we have over here that crows starting around 3am until noon... I think someone finally did something with it or to it though. Haven't heard it in months.
 
Old 09-07-2009, 01:19 AM
 
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If you have chickens youre gonna need a rooster right??? or else you wont get any eggs? Is that how it works? or do they have male chickens?
 
Old 09-07-2009, 08:03 AM
 
Location: Kallison Ranch, San Antonio,TX.
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Originally Posted by majormadmax View Post
Chickens are considered domestic fowl under San Antonio ordinances.

As such, here is the law...



But also check your community regulations.

Cheers! M2
Do you think we can raise chickens here in Westcreek? Just kidding.
 
Old 09-07-2009, 08:18 AM
 
Location: San Antonio, TX
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Do you think we can raise chickens here in Westcreek? Just kidding.
Actually, legally it looks like you could; but note I did add the "check your community regulations" caveat at the end...

And I am not a lawyer, I just research the law and allow everyone to form their own interpretation of it.
 
Old 09-07-2009, 11:51 AM
 
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Originally Posted by metalfish View Post
If you have chickens youre gonna need a rooster right??? or else you wont get any eggs? Is that how it works? or do they have male chickens?
You don't have to have a rooster for the hens to lay eggs. The rooster is only necessary if you want to raise chickens. Do a google search or go to the library and learn about raising chickens before you actually get any. There's a bit more to it than just food, water, and shelter...

If you stick with just hens, your neighbors won't be mad at you. We had a small flock of chickens when I was growing up. We had one stupid rooster that would crow in the middle of the night. We finally figured out that he was waking up and seeing a full moon. The other rooster would crow around daylight. We gave the moon-crowing rooster away....
 
Old 09-07-2009, 12:06 PM
 
Location: san antonio/potranco area
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Sure! just not in the Amhurst subdivision
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