backyard fowl; regulation; prohibition

This bill prevents Arizona cities and counties from banning residents from keeping chickens in their backyards if they live on a lot of one-half acre or less. While local governments cannot issue outright bans, they are allowed to set specific rules such as prohibiting roosters, requiring enclosures to be at least fifteen feet from neighbors, and mandating regular cleaning and proper storage of feed and manure. The law also states that these rights are a statewide concern, meaning local laws that contradict these provisions are invalid. Ultimately, the legislation ensures that homeowners in qualifying properties can keep domestic chickens unless they follow the permitted local regulations.