Can I keep chickens in Northglenn, CO?
Yes — Northglenn allows backyard chickens, up to 6 hens with a required permit/registration. Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 5 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Northglenn Municipal Code Sec. 14-3-18, verified September 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 6 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | Yes ($25) |
| Coop setback | 5 ft |
| Coop rules | Min 20 sq ft permeable surface/bird plus min 4 sq ft/bird inside coop; coop max 120 sq ft and 6 ft tall; enclosure fence min 4 ft; confined dusk-to-dawn; hens restricted to rear yard. Coop must ALSO sit at least 20 ft from any residence/primary structure on an adjacent property, in addition to the 5 ft fence-line setback. |
| Code section | Northglenn Municipal Code Sec. 14-3-18 |
Northglenn's published values hold: 6 hens max, no roosters, a one-time $25 license, and a 5-foot setback from the property fence line. The code also requires a second, larger 20-foot setback from any residence on an adjacent property that a single setback figure doesn't capture.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Northglenn?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Northglenn (Northglenn Municipal Code Sec. 14-3-18).
How many chickens can I keep in Northglenn?
Up to 6 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Northglenn?
Yes — Northglenn requires a permit or registration before keeping chickens (fee: $25).
Are roosters allowed in Northglenn?
No — roosters are prohibited in Northglenn.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Northglenn?
5 feet minimum. Min 20 sq ft permeable surface/bird plus min 4 sq ft/bird inside coop; coop max 120 sq ft and 6 ft tall; enclosure fence min 4 ft; confined dusk-to-dawn; hens restricted to rear yard. Coop must ALSO sit at least 20 ft from any residence/primary structure on an adjacent property, in addition to the 5 ft fence-line setback.
What law covers backyard chickens in Northglenn?
Northglenn Municipal Code Sec. 14-3-18. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Northglenn Municipal Code Sec. 14-3-18 — read the official code
“No more than six (6) chickens are permitted per parcel.” source
“No more than six (6) chickens are permitted per parcel. Females of the species (chicken hens) are allowed to be kept on the premises. Roosters or males of the species are prohibited. a one-time application ... accompanied by payment of a license fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00). Must be placed five (5) feet from property fence line and twenty (20) feet from residence or primary structure on adjacent property.” source
“Roosters or males of the species are prohibited.” source
“five (5) feet from property fence line and twenty (20) feet from residence or primary structure on adjacent property” source
Last verified September 27, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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