Salem Massachusetts Chicken Ordinance
| Are Chickens Allowed in this location | Yes |
| Max Chickens Allowed | No maximum- ZONING ORDINANCES APPLY |
| Roosters Allowed | Yes |
| Permit Required | No |
| Coop Restrictions | Proximity, noise, sanitation, zoning, and building restrictions apply. |
| City/Organization Contact name | Salem City Hall 93 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970 Phone: 978-745-9595 City Hall Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 8AM - 4PM Thursday 8AM - 7PM Friday 8AM - 12PM |
| Additional Information | There are no specific ordinances regarding poultry or livestock in Salem, Mass., a former agricultural settlement dating to 1630. The only related ordinance is for noise. As long as no neighbors complain about odor or noise, residents may keep any kind of livestock/poultry suitable to the location and amount of room. The city\\\'s Animal Control Officer inspects all poultry and livestock annually to make sure the site is clean and the animals well cared for, and to take a census of number and type. He/she submits the census to the Mass. Dept. of Agricultural Resources. |
| Link for more Information | http://www.salem.com/Pages/SalemMA_Clerk/ordinances |
| Information Last Updated | 2010-07-23 12:00:53 |
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