Can I keep chickens in Delmar, DE?
No — Delmar does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (Chapter 155 Zoning, Article XIX Animals in Residential Districts, §10-155, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Code section | Chapter 155 Zoning, Article XIX Animals in Residential Districts, §10-155 |
Chickens and all fowl are explicitly prohibited in Delmar (DE side) residential districts under §10-155. The zoning article on Animals in Residential Districts bans keeping, raising, or breeding chickens, ducks, quail, turkeys, squabs, and pigeons.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Delmar?
No — chickens are not allowed in Delmar (Chapter 155 Zoning, Article XIX Animals in Residential Districts, §10-155).
What law covers backyard chickens in Delmar?
Chapter 155 Zoning, Article XIX Animals in Residential Districts, §10-155. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Chapter 155 Zoning, Article XIX Animals in Residential Districts, §10-155 — read the official code
“C. Fowl. Chickens, ducks, quail, turkeys, squabs, and pigeons may not be kept, raised or bred.” source
Last verified June 15, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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