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 Prince George County
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 90. ZONING
 Article XXIII. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

  § 90-1035.1. Poultry and bees in R-E, R-1, R-2 and R-3 districts.  

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  • So long as such use is consistent with the health, safety and welfare requirements in this chapter, there may be housed and maintained in R-E, R-1, R-2 and R-3 Zoning Districts poultry and bees on parcels of two acres or more.

    There shall be no more than six poultry and two bee hives on two acres.

    For each additional two acres in excess of two acres, six poultry and two bee hives shall be permitted. There shall be no roosters, gamecocks or male peacocks and no slaughtering of poultry will be permitted unless for personal use.

    The following conditions shall be met:

    (1)

    A fence shall be erected around the entire enclosed area for poultry. The fence shall not be located closer than 150 feet to the front property line, nor closer than 150 feet to an existing dwelling located on an adjacent lot.

    (2)

    A poultry coop and the coop fencing shall be a minimum of 25 feet to the property line. A perimeter boundary fence may be placed on the property line for both containment and security purposes. The fenced outside run area shall be securely enclosed on the top and sides with chicken wire mesh or a similar fenced material to maintain such poultry on the premises.

    (3)

    Storage of feed, grain and hay shall be provided and it shall be properly maintained. A bedding area shall be provided and maintained in a sanitary manner for such poultry. Bee keepers shall maintain an on-site water source near the apiary and they should consider using moveable frames or combs.

    (4)

    The keeping of poultry and bees shall be done in such a manner so as not to be objectionable to the neighborhood by reason of odor, dust, insects, noise, air pollution or water pollution. No animal waste may be put into household trash. Animal waste should be composted on site or shall be disposed of in separate containers.

    (5)

    The keeping of poultry and bees is for personal use only; no retail or wholesale use may be made of poultry and bees. However, their by-products such as eggs, honey and beeswax products may be sold off-site at farmer's markets or at retail stores as regulated by certain state or federal agencies.

    (Ord. No. O-13-01 (01-14-2014), § 1, 1-14-2014)

(Ord. No. O-13-01 (01-14-2014), § 1, 1-14-2014)