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4. Back Yard Chicken Regulations

   1. A maximum of six chickens may be kept. Roosters are prohibited;

   2. A chicken coop is required.  The maximum total gross floor area of all coops shall not exceed 10% of the lot or parcel.  The minimum coup size shall be 4 square feet per chicken and a run of 10 square feet per chicken. Coops shall be included as outbuildings/accessory structures in conformity with all other requirements of the Code.

   3. The minimum setback for coops from any lot line is 15 feet.

   4. Coops must be a minimum of 100’ from any dwelling or principal structure on any adjacent lot or parcel.

   5. Coops must be in the backyard of the property

   6. A Backyard Chicken Keeper certificate, or equivalent, shall be required and submitted with any permit application.

   7. Must comply with all other applicable State and County regulations.

   
   

   For the Backyard Chicken Keeper Certificate, The owner of the property must take a class connected with an institution of higher learning and have a certificate that can be submitted to the Town. Some examples of these classes are below: 

   
   

   Backyard Chickens - OSU Extension Online Course Catalog (okstate.edu)

    

   Backyard Poultry Basics - UF/IFAS Extension Baker County (instructure.com)

    

   Backyard Urban Chicken Class - UF/IFAS Extension Orange County (instructure.com)

   
   

   For the purpose of this application, the definition of a coop is an area of the backyard used for chickens that include both a housing structure and a run.  

6. Date*
   Date
8. Applicant's Name
10. First Name*
11. Last Name*
13. Address1*
15. Address2
17. City*
18. State*
19. Zip*
21. Phone Number*
23. Email Address*
25. Property Owner (If different from the Applicant)
27. First Name
28. Last Name
30. Address1
32. Address2
34. City
35. State
36. Zip
38. Phone Number
40. Email Address
42. Legal Description of Subject Property
44. Property Address *
46. Property Area in Square Feet *
48. Current Zoning:*
    -- Select One --PRD (Rural Density, 25 Plus Acres)R 1/2 (Low Density 1/2 Acre Lots)R 1/3 ( Rural Residential 1/3 Acre Lots)R 3/4 ( Rural Density (3/4 Acre Lots)PTR 2+ (Transition 2+ Acres)P Comm (Commercial Zone)PR MUL (Residential Multi-Family)
50. Number of Chickens
    -- Select One --123456

    The maximum number of chickens is six hens. No roosters. 

52. Foundation Setbacks (From Property Lines)

    The minimum setback for coops from any lot line is 15 feet.

    
    

54. Front*
55. Rear:*
56. Side Left *
57. Side Right*
59. Dimensions of Construction

    The maximum total gross floor area of all coops shall not exceed 10% of the lot or parcel.  

    The minimum coup size shall be 4 square feet per chicken and a run of 10 square feet per chicken. 

    Coops must be a minimum of 100’ from any dwelling or principal structure on any adjacent lot or parcel.

61. Height*
62. Depth*
63. Width*
64. Distance from Adjoining Dwellings *
66. Sq Ft of Floor Space*
67. Sq Ft of Run*
68. Lot Coverage*

     % of the total Sq Ft of the property taken up by the coop. 

69. Lot Area*
71. Supporting Documents

    1. A site plan must show the location of the coop on the property and the distance of the coop to all lot lines and from Adjoing Dwelling. 

    2. For the Backyard Chicken Keeper Certificate, the property owner must take a class connected with an institution of higher learning and have a certificate that can be submitted to the Town.

73. Site Plan*
74. Chicken Keeper Certificate *
76. Fee Included*

    1. $ 30
78. I hereby certify that the information shown herein is correct, and that the construction will comply with the approved plans, and I hereby acknowledge and accept this to be a condition for the issuance of this permit.*

    1. Yes, I certify that my information is correct
80. Applicant Signature: **
81. Date:*
    Date:
83. Property Owner’s Signature (if different than Applicant)
84. Date:
    Date:
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88. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
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