Yoakum, TX – May 13, 2025
The Yoakum City Council has voted to amend its ordinance regarding livestock and fowl within city limits, reducing the number of fowl permitted per parcel of land.
Previously, property owners within the Yoakum city limits were allowed to keep up to 20 fowl. Under the new ordinance, the number of fowl is now limited to 10 per parcel of land for properties one acre or smaller. Additionally, properties larger than one acre may keep 10 fowl per additional acre.
The council also addressed setback requirements for fowl enclosures. The previous ordinance allowed fowl to be kept at a minimum distance of five feet from a property line. The amended ordinance increases this requirement to ten feet, aiming to minimize potential disturbances between neighboring properties.
The amendment was introduced at the May 13 council meeting, marking the first reading of the ordinance. A second reading is scheduled for June, where the council will finalize the changes.
Violations of the updated ordinance would be categorized as a Class C Misdemeanor, potentially resulting in fines or other penalties for non-compliance.
City officials stated that the revisions are part of an ongoing effort to balance agricultural practices with urban living standards. Residents interested in further details or wishing to provide input can attend the upcoming council meeting in June.
For more information, visit the Yoakum City Council website or contact City Hall.