Can I keep chickens in Taylor, MI?
No — Taylor does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (Taylor Zoning Ordinance (Appendix A) Sec. 14.09(b) (Ord. 09-434), verified August 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Code section | Taylor Zoning Ordinance (Appendix A) Sec. 14.09(b) (Ord. 09-434) |
Taylor prohibits backyard chickens: Zoning Sec. 14.09(b) bars any building or land in any district from keeping fowl, farm animals, or livestock, with exceptions only for city-owned facilities and accredited academic institutions. Even qualifying 10-acre farms may not keep livestock.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Taylor?
No — chickens are not allowed in Taylor (Taylor Zoning Ordinance (Appendix A) Sec. 14.09(b) (Ord. 09-434)).
What law covers backyard chickens in Taylor?
Taylor Zoning Ordinance (Appendix A) Sec. 14.09(b) (Ord. 09-434). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Taylor Zoning Ordinance (Appendix A) Sec. 14.09(b) (Ord. 09-434) — read the official code
“Unless otherwise provided in this ordinance, no building or land in any district shall keep, raise, procreate or otherwise allow on the premises any wild or exotic animal, fowl, farm animal or livestock.” source
“Chapter 6 - ANIMALS ordinance reference located at Municode Library” source
“(b) Farms and accessory roadside stands. (1) Minimum parcel area shall be ten acres outside a platted subdivision. ... (3) Livestock shall not be kept.” source
Last verified August 30, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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