Danvers Massachusetts Chicken Ordinance
| Are Chickens Allowed in this location | Yes |
| Max Chickens Allowed | 15 on lots 20,00 sq ft or smaller; 1 additional animal for each 2,000 sq ft beyond the initial 20,000 sq ft |
| Roosters Allowed | No |
| Permit Required | No |
| Coop Restrictions | 15 ft from an abutting residential lot line |
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| Additional Information | Zoning By Laws - Section 40 Definitions ANIMAL HUSBANDRY - Residential: the raising and keeping of animals, as an accessory use to a single family dwelling, where all accessory uses, such as barns, pens, cages, water / feeding stations and waste storage / disposal areas shall be located at least fifteen (15) ft. from an abutting residential lot line. By-right: small animals (less than 15 pounds), including but not limited to ducks, geese, pigeons, chickens and rabbits, provided that: the total number of animals does not exceed fifteen (15) on lots of 20,000 sq. ft. or smaller; on lots larger than 20,000, one additional animal is allowed for each 2,000 sq. ft. beyond the initial 20,000 sq. ft. Special permit: the total number of animals exceeds fifteen (15) larger animals (more than fifteen (15) pounds), including but limited to cows, pigs, sheep, turkeys and goats |
| Link for more Information | http://www.danvers.govoffice.com/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={B2D52330-F2E2-4E8F-9741-050A8B4264E0}&DE={6B84B457-33CD-4D9E-B7A7-68A4410816A3} |
| Information Last Updated | 2010-03-30 16:37:23 |
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