Can I keep chickens in Lorain?
No — Lorain does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (§ 505.18, verified July 2026)
✗ Not allowed
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Coop rules | Explicit ban on farm animals including chickens and roosters. |
| Code section | § 505.18 |
Lorain prohibits keeping farm animals including chickens and roosters in residential areas.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Lorain?
No — chickens are not allowed in Lorain (§ 505.18).
Are roosters allowed in Lorain?
No — roosters are prohibited in Lorain.
What law covers backyard chickens in Lorain?
§ 505.18. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
§ 505.18 — read the official code
“'Farm Animal' shall mean...domestic species of cattle, sheep, swine, goats, chickens, roosters, llamas or horses.” source
Last verified July 5, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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