Can I keep chickens in Wildwood, MO?
Yes, with conditions — Wildwood allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations. (Zoning Ordinance Ch. 415, Secs. 415.090 (NU) & 415.110 (R-1), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Minimum lot size | 43,560 sq ft |
| Coop rules | Keeping fowl is treated as 'Farming' (keeping of domestic animals), a by-right permitted use only in the NU Non-Urban district (3-acre min lot) and the R-1 One Acre Residence district (1-acre min lot). Denser residential districts do not permit fowl-keeping. |
| Code section | Zoning Ordinance Ch. 415, Secs. 415.090 (NU) & 415.110 (R-1) |
Wildwood does not have a general residential backyard-chicken allowance; keeping fowl is tied to the Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 415) and is permitted only as part of a 'Farming' use, which is allowed by right only in the NU Non-Urban district (3-acre minimum lot) and the R-1 One Acre Residence district (1-acre minimum). Typical suburban lots in denser residential districts cannot keep chickens, so whether a given lot qualifies depends on its zoning designation.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Wildwood?
Yes, with conditions — Wildwood allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (Zoning Ordinance Ch. 415, Secs. 415.090 (NU) & 415.110 (R-1)).
How many chickens can I keep in Wildwood?
It depends on your lot. Zone-dependent: fowl allowed only as a 'Farming' use, permitted by-right only in the NU (3-acre min) and R-1 (1-acre min, 43,560 sq ft) districts. No uniform hen count, setback, or permit. min_lot_sqft reflects the smallest qualifying district (R-1, 1 acre).. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
Is there a minimum lot size for chickens in Wildwood?
Yes — 43,560 sq ft.
What law covers backyard chickens in Wildwood?
Zoning Ordinance Ch. 415, Secs. 415.090 (NU) & 415.110 (R-1). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Zoning Ordinance Ch. 415, Secs. 415.090 (NU) & 415.110 (R-1) — read the official code
“DOMESTIC ANIMAL Any domesticated animal, such as cattle, horses, llamas, goats, sheep, fowl or hogs” source
“Farming, including the cultivation and sale of any plant crops and domestic animals.” source
“Dwelling, single-family 1 acre Kennel 3 acres” source
Last verified June 13, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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