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Yuma County approves text amendment to regulate backyard chickens; roosters not permitted
3513063 · May 5, 2025
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Summary
The board approved a zoning text amendment (Text Case 25-01) that clarifies definitions and rules for backyard chickens, aligns county code with state law, prohibits roosters and makes enforcement complaint-driven.
The Yuma County Board of Supervisors approved Text Amendment Case 25-01 on May 5 to regulate backyard chickens, clarifying definitions and rules for small-scale poultry on residential properties.
Richard Maguia, senior planner with the county, said the amendment mirrors provisions in Arizona law and cleans up definitions to separate…
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