Residents may keep up to four hens on a residential property with an annual chicken permit. Roosters are not permitted.
A permit must be obtained before bringing chickens onto the property and must be renewed annually.
How to Apply
Chicken coops and enclosures must meet applicable location, size, construction, and maintenance requirements. Coops cannot be located in the front yard and must meet required setbacks from neighboring homes.
Chickens must be kept in a sanitary and secure coop or enclosure and may not create a nuisance. Roosters are prohibited, and chickens may not be slaughtered on the property.
Review the Chicken Keeping Ordinance for complete requirements before applying.
Chicken permit applications can be submitted through our self-service portal.. Follow the prompts to complete your application, upload required documents, and make payments online.
As part of the application process, you will need to provide:
- Neighborhood approval from applicable neighboring property owners
- A site plan showing the proposed location of the chicken coop and enclosure
- Property owner approval if you do not own the property
Fees
Use the Self Service Portal Fee Estimator to view an estimated permit fee for your project. Final fees are determined during the application and review process.