New Berlin Wisconsin Chicken Ordinance

Are Chickens Allowed in this locationYes
Max Chickens AllowedUp to 4 chickens in a single family dwelling
Roosters AllowedNo
Permit RequiredNo
Coop RestrictionsNo closer than 25 ft to neighboring dwellings and a miniumm of five feet from the property line.
City/Organization Contact nameCity Clerk for the City of New Berlin, WI City Clerk 262-797-2447
Additional InformationChapter 275-41 states: the raising of chickens or ducks for personal use shall be considered an accessory use in all single family residential zoning districts, and shall meet the following requirements: Up to a total of 4 chickens and or ducks allowed per single family dwelling No roosters No slaughtering Chickens and or ducks shall be kept within a secure enclosure enclosures shall be located no closer than 25 ft to neighboring dwellings and a miniumm of five feet from the property line. Chapter 175-5 states regarding noise nuisance: Noisy animals or fowl. The keeping or harboring of any animal or fowl which by frequent or habitual howling, yelping, barking, crowing or making of other noises shall greatly annoy or disturb a neighborhood or any considerable number of persons within the city.
Link for more Informationhttp://www.ecode360.com/?custId=NE1873
Information Last Updated2010-04-29 21:10:36


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