Can I keep chickens in Del City, OK?
Yes, with conditions — Del City allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations. Coops must be at least 100 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Del City Animal Code Sec. 4-17; Zoning Ord. Secs. A-304.92, A-404.1.1 (A-1), A-406.1.2 (R-1-D Special Use Permit), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Permit required | Yes |
| Coop setback | 100 ft |
| Coop rules | Animal-keeping coop/structure >=20 ft from the nearest property line and >=100 ft from any dwelling other than owner's (400 ft on lots >=35,000 sq ft); kept clean and sanitary. Zoning: 'Animal Raising: Personal' is permitted by right only in A-1; in R-1-D single-family residential it requires a Special Use Permit; not listed (not permitted) in R-2, R-3, R-4, R-1-LH. |
| Code section | Del City Animal Code Sec. 4-17; Zoning Ord. Secs. A-304.92, A-404.1.1 (A-1), A-406.1.2 (R-1-D Special Use Permit) |
Del City's animal code regulates coop placement (20 ft from property lines, 100 ft from any non-owner dwelling) but is silent on whether chickens are allowed; the zoning ordinance is controlling. 'Animal Raising: Personal' is permitted by right only in the A-1 agricultural district; in the R-1-D single-family residential district it requires a Special Use Permit, and it is not permitted in R-2, R-3, R-4, or R-1-LH. Keeping chickens on a typical residential lot therefore requires a Special Use Permit.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Del City?
Yes, with conditions — Del City allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (Del City Animal Code Sec. 4-17; Zoning Ord. Secs. A-304.92, A-404.1.1 (A-1), A-406.1.2 (R-1-D Special Use Permit)).
How many chickens can I keep in Del City?
It depends on your lot. Permitted by right only in A-1 agricultural district. In R-1-D single-family residential, allowed only by Special Use Permit. Not permitted in R-2, R-3, R-4, R-1-LH. Coop >=20 ft from property line and >=100 ft from any non-owner dwelling (400 ft on lots >=35,000 sq ft).. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Del City?
Yes — Del City requires a permit or registration before keeping chickens.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Del City?
100 feet minimum. Animal-keeping coop/structure >=20 ft from the nearest property line and >=100 ft from any dwelling other than owner's (400 ft on lots >=35,000 sq ft); kept clean and sanitary. Zoning: 'Animal Raising: Personal' is permitted by right only in A-1; in R-1-D single-family residential it requires a Special Use Permit; not listed (not permitted) in R-2, R-3, R-4, R-1-LH.
What law covers backyard chickens in Del City?
Del City Animal Code Sec. 4-17; Zoning Ord. Secs. A-304.92, A-404.1.1 (A-1), A-406.1.2 (R-1-D Special Use Permit). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Del City Animal Code Sec. 4-17; Zoning Ord. Secs. A-304.92, A-404.1.1 (A-1), A-406.1.2 (R-1-D Special Use Permit) — read the official code
“R-1-D (Single Family Residential) ... SPECIAL USE PERMITS ... Animal Raising: Personal; A-1 (Agricultural) District ... USES PERMITTED BY RIGHT ... Animal Raising: Personal” source
“No stable, kennel, coop or other structure wherein animals are kept shall be maintained less than twenty (20) feet from the nearest property line, nor less than one hundred (100) feet to any dwelling other than the owner's. On lots of thirty-five thousand (35,000) square feet or more, no shelter shall be maintained within a distance of four hundred (400) feet from any dwelling other than the shelter owner's.” 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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