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From Website Citychicken.com: Apple Valley, MN. The City Code states that only domestic animals commonly referred to as "house pets" may be kept in those zoning districts zoned for residential uses. This means the City does not allow, either as a permitted use or as a conditional use, the keeping of chickens at single family residences. The keeping of chickens is considered an agricultural pursuit and is permitted only in those areas zoned for agricultural uses. Blaine, MN. Domestic farm animals, including cattle, horses, sheep, goats and chickens are only permitted in Agricultural (AG) and Farm Residential (FR) zoning districts. Buffalo, MN. Chickens are not allowed within city limits. Burnsville, MN. The City Code was changed in 2009 to read: No more than 4 chickens shall be maintained at any one residence or premises. Hen chickens may be kept within the residential district. The keeping of roosters is prohibited. Edina, MN. Chickens not allowed. Elk River, MN. Elk River defines an `animal' as a dog, cat, or other animal which is harbored, fed, or kept by any person. No dog, cat, or other animal shall be allowed by its owner to run at large. Little Falls, MN. Has an ordinance that does not allow chickens to live in town. (As of 2010.) The Town was approached in 2010 to revise the Town ordinance to allow chickens, so get on -board with this agenda if you live in Little Falls, MN. Minneapolis, MN. Unlimited. Applicant needs consent from 80 percent of neighbors within 100 feet of real estate. Chickens must be penned. Plymouth, MN. The City of Plymouth does not allow chickens in residential zoning districts. Rosemount, MN. You can have up to 3 hens, no roosters. You must get written permission from all the neighbors whose yards border yours. You must keep them in a coop between 12 and 24 inches above ground and the legs of the coop must be sunk in cement footers. And there is a $25 annual fee to keep chickens. Roseville, MN. See City Code section 407.02: G. Keeping of Farm Animals: The keeping of cows, horses, sheep, goats or any four - legged animal commonly known as farm animals, OTHER THAN those commonly called poultry, in any pasture, stable or any enclosure within 300 feet or less of any other lot in any residence district. (Ord. 629, 9- 28 -70) St. Paul, MN. Can have one chicken without a permit, but more than one you have to get permission from 75% of neighbors 150 ft. around, or proof you have no neighbors for 150 feet. No roosters, and no selling eggs without a permit. St. Francis, MN. No fowl may be kept on a parcel of real estate smaller in area than five acres, except for the keeping of pigeons and doves.