Pets, chickens and bees in Greenfield: the local rules

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

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Bees	No, unless specifically allowed by the city's animal rules. § 6.12.040 · code text It is unlawful for any person to keep or maintain within the city, or permit to be kept or maintained upon land within the city owned by or under the control of such person, a hive of bees, except as specifically permitted under provisions of this chapter.
Coop setback	At least 50 feet. Applies: Outdoor animal enclosures, from any existing dwelling, pool, patio or other living area on another property. § 17.71.050 · code text Animal enclosures shall be located at least fifty feet (50') from any previously existing dwelling, swimming pool, patio or other living area on property other than the site. At least 25 feet from a front property line and 10 feet from a street side property line. Applies: Outdoor animal enclosures. § 17.71.050 · code text Animal enclosures shall be located a minimum of twenty five feet (25') from a front property line and ten feet (10') from a street side property line; except that no such setbacks are required in the agriculture, rural lands and open space categories, or in the residential rural or suburban categories outside of urban or village areas. No street setback required. Applies: Agriculture, rural lands and open space areas, or rural or suburban residential areas outside urban or village areas. § 17.71.050 · code text except that no such setbacks are required in the agriculture, rural lands and open space categories, or in the residential rural or suburban categories outside of urban or village areas.
Large animals	Animal keeping only in the A-V, R-E, R-L, R-M and R-H districts; husbandry and hobby equestrian facilities only in A-V. § 17.71.020 · code text Animal keeping is permitted only in the A-V (artisan agricultural/visitor serving), R-E (residential estate), R-L (single-family residential), R-M (multiple-family residential), and R-H (high) density infill) zoning districts.
Pet limit	At most 4 dogs and 4 cats per household; animals under 4 months are not counted. § 6.12.090 · code text A household may possess both dogs and cats, but no more than four (4) of each. For purposes of this section, animals under the age of four (4) months shall not be counted.

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

Greenfield's code: At least 50 feet. (Outdoor animal enclosures, from any existing dwelling, pool, patio or other living area on another property.) (§ 17.71.050); No, unless specifically allowed by the city's animal rules. (§ 6.12.040).

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