In the City of Opp, for example, livestock is prohibited within the R-1 (Single Family Residential District). To determine whether or not you can own goats or sheep where you live, contact your local zoning office or local animal control. Meanwhile, I've compiled a list of eight Alabama cities that permit goats and sheep in residential areas.
Tuscaloosa, AL
You may own goats or sheep in Tuscaloosa, AL, as long as you keep them 300 feet away from any public or private building, or the residence of another. The city code requires all premises where livestock are kept to be maintained in a sanitary condition. The enclosure in which you keep your sheep or goat is required to be so constructed as to prevent the animals from escaping therefrom. According to the city code, you must not fail to prevent your livestock from being at large in the city.
Opelika, AL
In Opelika, AL, a lot of 3 acres or more is required to keep goats or sheep in the R-1 (rural) zoning district. You may not knowingly or negligently permit your sheep or goats to run at large within the city. Opelika City Code requires that you keep your sheep or goats more than 100 feet from any neighboring dwelling.
Gadsden, AL
You may own goats or sheep in Gadsden, AL, provided you don't keep them within 150 feet of any residence. According to the City Code, however, you may keep sheep or goats within 150 feet of your residence, provided the animals are kept in a barn, stable, shed, building, or other structure. In addition, such enclosures must be provided with concrete floors and drains connected to the public sewer. Livestock corrals are required to have at least 12,000 square feet of area per animal and an additional 10,000 square feet for each additional animal.
Northport, AL
Goats and sheep are permitted in Northport, Alabama. However, keeping them at a distance of less than 300 feet from any building constitutes a public nuisance. The City Code requires your goat or sheep enclosure to be so constructed as to prevent the animals from running at large.
Enterprise, AL
In Enterprise, Alabama, one-eighth of an acre is required to own livestock, including goats and sheep. If your property is less than one-eighth of an acre, the City Code requires that you keep your livestock more than 150 yards from any residence. You may not allow your livestock to run at large on the streets, sidewalks, or other public places in the city.
Bessemer, AL
You can own goats or sheep in Bessemer, AL, as long as you don't permit them to become a public nuisance. The City Code specifically prohibits the running at large of sheep and goats within the city. Tying sheep or goats for grazing in any street or other public place is also considered running at large. Allowing your sheep or goats to run at large in Bessemer is declared to be a nuisance and dangerous to public health and safety. However, per the city code, no sheep or goat running at large by accident with the owner in immediate pursuit of it will be deemed a stray.
Albertville, AL
Sheep and goats are permitted within the city limits of the City of Albertville, Alabama. However, the City Code requires all sheep and goats to be kept at all times 200 feet or more from any residence other than the owner's residence. In addition to this setback requirement, premises where sheep or goats are kept are required to at all times be kept in a sanitary condition.
Anniston, AL
The City of Anniston's municipal code requires that sheep and goats be kept in a stable, pen, shed, corral, or other structure. In addition, such a structure is required to be located more than 150 feet from any building other than the owner's. You must not allow excrement or droppings from any sheep or goat to collect on your premises, causing odor or unsanitary conditions.
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