Can I keep chickens in Parma?
No — Parma does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (Sec 618.09(b), verified July 2026)
✗ Not allowed
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Coop rules | Prohibited: 'The owning or keeping of any fowl, including, but not limited to domestic geese, ducks, turkeys, and chickens within the City limits is hereby prohibited.' Exception: Schools may raise chicks for educational purposes. |
| Code section | Sec 618.09(b) |
Parma prohibits owning or keeping any fowl (chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys) within city limits with very limited exceptions for schools and the Stearns Homestead historical site.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Parma?
No — chickens are not allowed in Parma (Sec 618.09(b)).
Are roosters allowed in Parma?
No — roosters are prohibited in Parma.
What law covers backyard chickens in Parma?
Sec 618.09(b). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Sec 618.09(b) — read the official code
“The owning or keeping of any fowl...within the City limits is hereby prohibited.” 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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