Can I keep chickens in Glendale, AZ?
Yes, with conditions — Glendale allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations (up to 6 hens where permitted). Roosters are prohibited. (Glendale Unified Development Code (Ch. 35) Sec. 35.3.204(I) Livestock, Non-Commercial; A.R.S. 9-462.12, verified September 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 6 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop rules | In A-1 and RR districts poultry must be contained within a fence, coop or cage; male fowl may not be kept within 500 feet of a residence on an adjacent SR, R1 or MR lot. In SR districts poultry (no male fowl) must be contained within a fence, coop or cage. Outside those districts the codified UDC has no backyard-fowl provision; the state-law floor of 6 fowl on single-family detached lots of one-half acre or less applies, and the city may require an enclosure in the rear or side yard 20 feet from neighboring property, max 200 sq ft and 8 ft tall. |
| Code section | Glendale Unified Development Code (Ch. 35) Sec. 35.3.204(I) Livestock, Non-Commercial; A.R.S. 9-462.12 |
Glendale's own code only addresses poultry in the A-1, RR and SR zoning districts, where chickens may be kept in a fence, coop or cage with no numeric cap (no male fowl in SR; roosters kept 500 feet from neighbors in A-1 and RR). For ordinary single-family lots in other districts, Arizona's backyard-fowl law guarantees up to six hens on lots of one-half acre or less. The city has not codified its own HB2325 standards, so check with Glendale planning before building a coop.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Glendale?
Yes, with conditions — Glendale allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (Glendale Unified Development Code (Ch. 35) Sec. 35.3.204(I) Livestock, Non-Commercial; A.R.S. 9-462.12).
How many chickens can I keep in Glendale?
Up to 6 hens. City code caps nothing in A-1, RR and SR districts (poultry allowed in a fence, coop or cage). On any other single-family detached lot of one-half acre or less, state law (A.R.S. 9-462.12) guarantees up to 6 fowl regardless of city zoning.. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Glendale?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Glendale.
Are roosters allowed in Glendale?
No — roosters are prohibited in Glendale.
What law covers backyard chickens in Glendale?
Glendale Unified Development Code (Ch. 35) Sec. 35.3.204(I) Livestock, Non-Commercial; A.R.S. 9-462.12. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Glendale Unified Development Code (Ch. 35) Sec. 35.3.204(I) Livestock, Non-Commercial; A.R.S. 9-462.12 — read the official code
“I. Livestock, Non-Commercial ... 2. In A-1 and RR Districts the following shall apply: ... The raising of poultry is permitted provided they are contained within a fence, coop or cage. Male fowl shall not be permitted within five hundred (500) feet of any residence or living space, including pool or patio, on an adjacent suburban residential, urban residential, or multiple residential zoned lot. 3. In SR Districts the following shall apply: ... The raising of poultry with the exception of male fowl, is permitted provided they are contained within a fence, coop or cage.” source
“Up to 6 hens are allowed. Roosters are not allowed. Male fowl shall not be permitted within five hundred (500) feet of any residence. Chicken pens are not to exceed 200 square feet and should be located at the side or rear of the property, maintaining a 15-foot distance from neighbors.” source
“A. A municipality may not adopt any law, ordinance or other regulation that prohibits a resident of a single-family detached residence on a lot that is one-half acre or less in size from keeping up to six fowl in the backyard of the property. A municipality may: 1. Prohibit a resident from keeping male fowl, including roosters. 2. Require fowl to be kept in an enclosure located in the rear or side yard of the property at least twenty feet from a neighboring property and restrict the size of the enclosure to a maximum of two hundred square feet with a maximum height of eight feet.” source
Last verified September 13, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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