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Poultry / rabbit house
Animal housing

Poultry house setbacks on a plot

Germany · Auxiliary · depends on foundation

A poultry or rabbit house usually may not be built on the boundary in open development; a common figure is about 3 m, but exact distances (incl. to wells and neighbour windows) are set by the state building code and municipality — confirm before building.

Placement rules

Animal keeping buildings have a stricter setback than a simple shed.

Boundary setback

Setbacks from plot boundaries and neighbouring buildings.

Outbuilding setback
Setback to boundary Often about 3 m, but varies strongly by state/municipality Local rules

Sanitary zone

Sanitary protection distances to wells, drinking water and dwellings.

Distance to wells & neighbour windows Set by state code / municipality — confirm with the building authority Local rules

Important limitation

The catalog is a planning aid, not a legal opinion. Before construction, check the land plot category, local land-use and development rules, easements, utility protection zones and neighbour buildings.