Can I keep chickens in West Wendover, NV?
No — West Wendover does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (West Wendover City Code 4-4-9, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Code section | West Wendover City Code 4-4-9 |
West Wendover makes it unlawful to keep poultry, turkeys, geese, or fowl anywhere within the city limits except in specifically described areas, and never within 100 feet of any dwelling (other than the owner's), public building, park, school, or hospital. Keeping fowl in prohibited areas is declared a public nuisance. Only pre-existing nonconforming uses may continue. As a practical matter, fowl are not allowed on standard residential lots.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in West Wendover?
No — chickens are not allowed in West Wendover (West Wendover City Code 4-4-9).
What law covers backyard chickens in West Wendover?
West Wendover City Code 4-4-9. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
West Wendover City Code 4-4-9 — read the official code
“It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, raise, graze, feed, harbor, maintain or care for any one or more horses, cows, sheep, mules, poultry, turkeys, geese, fowl, hares or rabbits or any other animals or birds, other than dogs, cats and household pets and birds, anywhere within the City limits except in or on the following described areas or premises” source
“no such animals or fowl shall be kept or maintained so that they are within one hundred feet (100') of any dwelling house (other than that occupied by the owner of such animal or fowl), any public building, park, school or hospital or any other public place.” source
Last verified June 14, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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