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ENCLOSURE FOR FOWL.

Austin City Code § 3-2-16
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§ 3-2-16 - ENCLOSURE FOR FOWL. (A) A person shall keep fowl in an enclosure that meets the requirements of Section 3-2-11 (Enclosure Required) and has four secure sides with overhead cover. (B) A coop, pen, or crate that meets the requirements of Subsection (A) can be used as an enclosure. (C) An enclosure cannot exceed the height restrictions of a fence located on the owner or handler's property. (D) An enclosure used to keep fowl must be located at least 30 feet from an adjacent residence or business structure, excluding the residence or business of the fowl's owner or handler. (E) An enclosure used to keep fowl must be located at least 50 feet from an adjacent residence or business structure if the fowl or the enclosure creates a health hazard. Source: 1992 Code Section 3-2-26; Ord. 031009-9; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. 20131121-020; Ord. No. 20221013-030, Pt. 1, 10-24-22.
Source: City of Austin, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT3ANRE_CH3-2REAN_ART2ENRE_S3-2-16ENFOFetched: 10/27/2026

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