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Pets, chickens and bees in Corning

Corning's own rules on pets, chickens and bees, with the code text for every value.

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Each rule below links to the section of the Corning Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Corning's code says

Corning code What Corning's code adds
Chickens
  • Yes, with a permit; no more than 175 birds in total per property.
    Applies: Applies to birds kept outside the house, in all zones except agricultural districts.
    § 6.12.015 · code text
    The total combination of all birds from Group 1 and Group 2 shall not exceed one hundred seventy-five birds on an individual piece of property within the city.
Coop setback
  • At least 25 feet away.
    Applies: Distance from bird houses and cages to any home the bird keeper does not live in.
    § 6.12.015 · code text
    Bird houses and cages shall not exceed ten feet in height and no bird house or cage shall be placed within twenty-five feet of any dwelling not occupied by the keeper of birds.
  • At least 3 feet away.
    Applies: Distance from bird houses, cages or coops to any property line.
    § 6.12.015 · code text
    Bird houses and cages shall not be placed within three feet of any property line.
Permit
  • A permit is required to keep birds outside the house.
    Applies: Applies in all zones except agricultural districts.
    § 6.12.015 · code text
    A permit shall be required in order for any person to keep birds outside of residential structures in all zones except agricultural districts within the city of Corning.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I keep chickens or bees at my home in Corning?

Corning's code: Yes, with a permit; no more than 175 birds in total per property. (Applies to birds kept outside the house, in all zones except agricultural districts.) (§ 6.12.015); At least 25 feet away. (Distance from bird houses and cages to any home the bird keeper does not live in.) (§ 6.12.015).

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