Can I keep chickens in Devils Lake, ND?
No — Devils Lake does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (Title 6 - Animals, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Code section | Title 6 - Animals |
Devils Lake prohibits backyard chickens within city limits. The city commission voted 4-1 in May 2023 to affirmatively keep the ban in place after a resident petitioned to allow a limited number of chickens. The ban predated 2023 and was expressly upheld.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Devils Lake?
No — chickens are not allowed in Devils Lake (Title 6 - Animals).
What law covers backyard chickens in Devils Lake?
Title 6 - Animals. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Title 6 - Animals — read the official code
“Devils Lake city commission votes to keep backyard chicken ban” source
“commission voted four to one to keep a ban on backyard chickens in place, rejecting a rewrite of an ordinance that sought to allow residents to keep a limited number of chickens” 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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