Chickens and Livestock

The Cobb County Planning Commission has submitted proposals to change the current zoning ordinance regarding chicken and other livestock (goats, pigs, etc) in backyards. The current zoning ordinance prohibits chickens (and other livestock) on lots less than 2 acres. The changes under consideration would allow chicken coops, pigs, goats, and other livestock on residential property. The 2 acre requirement would be eliminated and the county commissioners are in the process of finalizing how they will regulate/restrict the number of chickens and other livestock on each residential property.

The final vote by the Cobb County Commissioners is scheduled for February 26, 2013

This matter has been covered in the news; here is a link to an article that was published last year: http://northeastcobb.patch.com/articles/backyard-chickens-cluckin-good-idea

Let your voice be heard. Comments over this proposal should be addressed to Bob Ott (our district commissioner). Here is his contact information:

Bob Ott
Vice Chairman
District 2 Commissioner

Contact Information:
bob.ott@cobbcounty.org

100 Cherokee Street
Marietta, GA 30090-9679

770-528-3316
770-528-2606 fax

We have a section in our subdivision covenants that addresses animals. We have discussed this matter previously with our HOA attorneys and are waiting to hear back from them on any actions we might need to take.

Please contact Michele Brodsky or Stan Brothers with any questions.