The following regulations apply;
- A Zoning Permit shall be applied for and granted in advance of the housing of chickens.
- No more than ten (10) Hens are permitted on any one (1) property.
- Roosters are expressly forbidden.
- The on-site slaughtering of Hens is prohibited.
- No chicken shall be permitted to roam outside the coop or enclosed area.
- Free Ranging is prohibited.
- Odors shall not be perceptible at the lot line.
- Noise shall not be perceptible at lot lines to the extent that it results in a public nuisance or is n violation of the municipal noise ordinance.
- Chickens shall be confined within a secure outdoor enclosed area to prevent entry by predators or the escape of chickens which shall include a covered and ventilated chicken coop that is in conformance to all setback requirements for Accessary Buildings.
- The coop and enclosed area shall be maintained in a neat and sanitary condition with no noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, or other nuisances.
- Chicken feed shall be stored and dispensed in rodent-proof and predator-proof containers.
- All stored manure shall be placed within a fully enclosed container.
- Chickens shall be kept for Non-Commercial purposes only however the incidental sale of eggs is not prohibited and shall be regulated as a typical roadside vegetable stand § 155.403(B).
- Enforcement; The village may periodically inspect the facility, upon reasonable notice, to ensure that all conditions of the permit are continuously met.
- All legitimate complaints lodged will be fully documented and investigated. Excessive complaints can result in the revocation of the Zoning Certificate and other penalties as provided for in this code.
Keeping Chickens
The raising and keeping of chickens and their associated structures on a non-commercial basis in a Residential 1 (R1) or in a Rural (RD) District is a Principal Permitted use with an approved zoning certificate.
Permit Application; Backyard Chickens
Certain conditions are also required to ensure that the raising and keeping of chickens are conducted in a way to avoid conflicts with neighboring properties and to not adversely affect the safety and general welfare of the citizens of the Village.
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FAQs
Do I need a permit to have chickens in the Village?
Yes, a permit is required to keep chickens. The permit for backyard chickens falls under a zoning certificate which you can obtain online then submit to the Village Administrator.
Are roosters allowed?
No, only hens are permitted. No person shall keep a rooster.
How many hens are allowed?
No more than ten (10) Hens are permitted on any one (1) property.
Can I keep chickens in my front yard?
No, chickens and chicken coops must be located in the rear yard and must conform to all setback requirements for Accessary Buildings.
Are chicken coops or pens required to keep chickens?
Yes, chickens shall be confined within a secure outdoor enclosed area to prevent entry by predators or the escape of chickens which shall include a covered and ventilated chicken coop.
Can I let my chickens free roam?
No chicken shall be permitted to roam outside the coop or enclosed area.