Molalla bans roosters, sets six‑fowl limit in updated animal code

Aug 12, 2026

Council adopted Ordinance 2026‑09 amending Molalla Municipal Code Chapter 6.08 to prohibit roosters and limit keeping of fowl to six per property; enforcement will be complaint‑driven via nuisance processes, not criminal penalties.

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The Molalla City Council adopted Ordinance 2026‑09 on Aug. 12 to amend the city’s rules on keeping farm animals within city limits. Staff said the changes respond to prior council discussion and focus on nuisance prevention — most public discussion at the prior work session centered on roosters.

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