Chicken Chat

Based on your zoning. Suburban Residential can have up to 8 hens and 2 bee colonies

http://www.bouldercounty.org/doc/landuse/p29keepinganimals.pdfDepends 

Chickens shall be allowed in single family residential areas, absent specific zoning provisions, subject to the following restrictions:(1)No more than five chickens are permitted per residential lot;(2)Roosters are prohibited;(3)Chickens must be contained within a coop and enclosure;(4)Chickens may not be kept within a front yard;(5)Coops and enclosures must be set back a minimum of ten feet from the property line;(6)Outside slaughtering is prohibited;(7)The keeping of chickens pursuant to this subsection shall require a license issued by the Department of Community Development;(8)The fee for a backyard chicken license shall be a one-time fee in the amount of $25.00;(9)Coops and enclosures less than six feet in height or coops thirty-two square feet or less shall not require a building permit. Coops and enclosures six feet or greater in height or coops greater than thirty-two square feet shall require a building permit through the Building Division of the Department of Community Development. https://www.municode.com/library/co/broomfield/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=TIT6AN_CH6-24LIHOPRAN

6 hens

 http://centennialcitizen.net/stories/In-Centennial-chickens-count-but-not-hamsters,62336

10 chickens, no roosters.

County Leash Law areas: A reasonable number of chickens are allowed, but no roosters enforced by county zoning.

Out of leash law area: No maximum # and roosters are allowed. Enforced by county zoning.

 Denver allows each lot to have up to 8 chickens and ducks (total of 8) and 2 dwarf goats. These must be females, although there some brief exceptions for newborn male goats and neutered goats.

1Sec. 8-92. Nuisance-free facilities prerequisite to granting.

A permit to keep livestock or fowl within the city shall not be granted unless the owner or possessor provides facilities which will reasonably assure the manager that the premises will be maintained in a sanitary condition, free from insects and rodents, offensive odors, excessive noise, or any other conditions which constitute a public nuisance.

2 What kind of livestock are permitted? The law contains no limits, but at least some of the animals contemplated are mentioned in the Zoning Ordinance:

Sec. 8-91. Livestock or fowl permit required.

It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, maintain, possess or harbor on any property within the city any livestock or fowl such as, but not limited to, horses, mules, donkeys, burros, cattle, sheep, goats, swine, chickens, geese, ducks or turkeys, unless a livestock or fowl permit therefor has been issued by the manager. Such permit is required to be renewed annually for a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) for each application.

3 Sec 59-38(a)(12)e. Keeping of animals . In addition to the animals permitted by the zoning administrator, the zoning administrator may authorize, upon application in specific cases, subject to terms and conditions fixed by the board and pursuant to the conditions hereinafter set forth, an exception permitting the keeping of animals in connection with the operation of a single unit dwelling or a dwelling unit in a multiple unit dwelling. Such exception shall be personal to the applicant therefor. Notwithstanding other provisions of chapter 59, which limit the number of animals, the breeding of animals may be permitted.

1. The application shall be filed in the name of the land owner.

2. The owner/tenant seeking the exception must occupy the subject property as his/her primary residence;

3. The animal shall be kept solely as a pet; a hobby; for educational, research, rehabilitation or propagation purposes; or for the production of food products for personal consumption by the resident;

4. The application shall contain provisions which ensure that the exception will not substantially or permanently injure the appropriate use of adjacent conforming property. In determining that this condition will be met, the zoning administrator shall consider the following factors:

i. The type of animal to be kept;

ii. The number to be kept;

iii. The maximum size of the animal;

iv. The space or area in which the animal is to be kept and whether or not other animals may occupy that same space;

v. The methods by which any sanitation problems will be controlled;

vi. The methods by which abutting residents will be protected from any nuisance; and

vii. The applicant's intent to allow reproduction.

5. The applicant shall have written approval from the department of environmental health;

6. The applicant shall have written approval from the division of wildlife, Colorado Department of Natural Resources, if applicable, for species of animals considered to be wildlife;

7. The applicant shall have notified abutting owners about the proposed animal and shall have requested letters of support or petitions of consent from such owners. If any of said owners fail to consent, the zoning administrator shall consider the circumstances, including any letters or petitions of opposition. Further, the zoning administrator shall give serious consideration to any letter from a physician stating that a resident living nearby is allergic to some feature of the proposed animal and may have a serious reaction if exposed to such animal.

8. Any structure erected for the shelter of such animal shall comply with all regulations for the zone district in which such property is located. If a variance is required for any such structure, an application for a variance must be made to the board of adjustments. Any such structure shall be maintained in accordance with the building and housing codes and shall be subject to inspection by the building inspection division and the department of environmental health.

9. An approved exception for an animal shall not be valid until the applicant has executed an agreement listing the terms and conditions fixed by the zoning administrator and the applicable conditions set forth above. Such agreement shall be recorded with the clerk and recorder. The permit for an approved exception shall expire at such time as the applicant no longer resides at the property, or discontinues the keeping of subject animal.

10. Upon receipt of a complaint from an abutting property owner, the department of zoning administration shall investigate. If any deviations from the conditions listed in the agreement exist, an order may be issued terminating the exception. The order may then be appealed to the board of adjustments for review.

6.04.170 Certain animals prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, harbor, care

for or possess the following animals within the city of Evans.

A. Any animal having poisonous bites.

B. Any farm animal, as defined in this chapter, on properties with less than 5000 square feet (Farm animals by definition is Farm animal" means horse, mule, ass, sheep, goat (excluding pygmy goat), llama, swine (excluding pot belly pig), cow, or other cloven hoofed animals commonly known as livestock.. *I could not find anything in relation to the mentioned "Fowl Animal" in the codes online.* of open area designed to be used and used by the animals. Furthermore, an additional 2500 square feet of open area is required for each animal in excess of three. This open area must be located at least 50 feet from any residence, business or other building intended for human habitation.

No restrictions - No nuisance

10 chickens, no roosters.

County Leash Law areas: A reasonable number of chickens are allowed, but no roosters enforced by county zoning.

Out of leash law area: No maximum # and roosters are allowed. Enforced by county zoning.

Allows 6 hens in town.

 http://www.colocode.com/ftcollins/municipal/chapter4.htm#sec4d117

Special use permit - $45

o The keeping of up to 6 chicken hens

o Vietnamese pot bellied pigs

o Beehives for domesticated honeybees

o Any dwarfed hoofed animal

o Pigeon coops

o Rabbits and or chinchillas

http://www.cityofgolden.net/city-services/chickens-small-animal-permits/

ANIMALS AND FOWL

6-1-1: CONDITIONS AND ACTS PROHIBITED:

(A) Fighting Places Prohibited: No person shall keep or cause to be kept any place where any fowl or any animals are suffered to fight upon exhibition, or for sport upon any wager. (1971 Code, sec. 4.1)

(B) Annoying Odors: The maintenance on any premises in the City of a dog or other animal in such a manner or in such living quarters so as to cause annoying and offensive odors to permeate the neighborhood, or to seriously annoy persons passing to and fro upon the streets or sidewalks, is hereby declared to be a nuisance and shall not be permitted within the City. (1971 Code, sec. 4.2)

(C) (Repealed by Ord. 1, Series of 1979)

(D) Abandonment Of Animals: It shall be unlawful for any person to abandon any animal or to cause any animal to be abandoned. (1971 Code, sec. 4.10)

6-1-2: ANIMALS AT LARGE:

(A) Fowl Running At Large: It shall be unlawful for any person owning or having in his possession or custody any chickens or feathered fowl to have the same running at large in the City and upon the property of others or upon the streets, alleys or other public places within the City.

(B) Livestock Running At Large: It shall be unlawful for any person owning or having in his possession or custody any livestock to have said livestock be running at large and unattended within the City. For purposes of this Section, "livestock" shall be defined as any bovine animal, horse, mule, or ass. Unattended animals in violation of this Section shall be ordered impounded by the Chief of Police in a pound, stable or other location designated by the Police Department, and the reasonable cost of the transporting, feeding and keeping such animal shall be paid by the owner before the animal is released from said pound.

(C) It shall not be a defense to this Section that the owner did not permit the animals to be running at large. (Ord. 18, Series 1982)

6-1-6: POSSESSION OF CERTAIN ANIMALS:

It shall be unlawful for any person to possess, display, sell, or give away dyed, colored or in any way artificially treated baby chicks, ducklings, fowl, rabbits or any animals as pets, playthings, novelties or gifts.

This Section shall not be construed to prohibit the display by hatcheries, stores, owners, dealers or persons engaged in the business of selling the same to be raised for food; but no such hatcheries, stores, owners, dealers or persons shall sell or give away baby chicks, ducks, fowls, rabbits or any animals as pets, playthings, or novelties. (1971 Code, sec. 4.12)

6-1-7: DISPOSITION OF DEAD ANIMALS:

All animals which die shall be disposed of by the owners or keepers within twenty four (24) hours of their death by burial, incineration in a facility approved by the Animal Control Officer or by rendering. No dead animal shall be dumped or abandoned on any public or private property. (Ord. 18, Series of 1982) Louisville-Chapter 6.16 LIVESTOCK Sec. 6.16.010. Running at large prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person who is the owner or custodian of any cattle, horses, mules, sheep, hogs, or goats to suffer or permit such animals to run at large within the city. Any such animals found running at large may be taken up, impounded, and disposed of by the police department in the manner provided by state law. (Code 1962, § 30.6; Code 1977, § 6.16.010)

Sec. 6.16.020. Keeping of certain animals prohibited.

A. It is unlawful for any person to maintain or to keep any cattle, sheep, goats, swine, chickens, horses or other livestock within the city, except in areas zoned for such use as provided in the zoning regulations. The keeping of such animals within areas of the city not specifically excepted herein is declared to be a nuisance.

B. It is unlawful for any person to maintain or to keep more than three ducks, geese or turkeys, or any combination thereof, within the city in areas zoned for such use as provided in the zoning regulations. The keeping of more than three fowl within areas of the city not specifically excepted herein is declared a nuisance.

(Code 1977, § 6.16.020; Ord. No. 718-1981, § 2; Ord. No. 1085-1992, § 7)

Chapter 6.20 FOWL

Sec. 6.20.010. Running at large prohibited; impoundment.

A. It shall be unlawful for any person who is the owner of or who has the care and control of, any domestic fowl to suffer or permit the domestic fowl to run at large within the city or away from the premises of such person.

B. Any domestic fowl which is found running at large may be taken up and impounded by the code enforcement officer or his designated assistants.

C. If the owner of such fowl is known and it is his first offense, the police department shall notify such owner and shall return the fowl to the owner upon his payment of a fee of $0.25 for each fowl taken up and returned to him. If the owner of such fowl is unknown, or if it is not the owner's first offense, or if the owner does not claim the fowl after being notified, the fowl shall be sold by the police department and money shall be turned over to the city collector. If the owner of such fowl can establish his ownership, the money received from the sale of the fowl, less the cost of impounding, shall be paid over to the owner.

(Code 1962, § 30.13; Code 1977, § 6.20.010; Ord. No. 718-1981, § 2)

http://littletonindependent.net/stories/Count-your-chickens-Council-passes-ordinance,103056

Permit found here - http://longmontcolorado.gov/home/showdocument?id=4546

Allows 4 hens currently

Here is a blog spot about the laws in Longmont and how to go about the permit

http://longmont-urbanhens.blogspot.com/

Jefferson County Planning & Zoning is processing several revisions to the Zoning Resolution. In general, the revisions allow backyard chickens and bees and consolidate the agricultural, commercial, corridor, industrial, mobile home, mountain residential, residential, and suburban residential districts. A draft of these changes is available for public review on our website. The direct link to the changes is http://jeffco.us/planning/planning_T59_R65.htm, it can also be navigated to by going to the main Planning & Zoning page (http://planning.jeffco.us) and then following the link under the “Zoning Resolution Revisions” announcement. Please email comments to Heather Gutherless or Nina Ruiz by February 20, 2013. More information regarding these changes is outlined after the Hearing Dates.

Hearing Dates:

Planning Commission: Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 6:15pm

Board of County Commissioners: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 8:00 am.

Both hearings are held in Hearing Room 1 of the Jefferson County Administration and Courts Building, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Public testimony is welcomed.

Bees and Chickens:

The proposed regulations regarding keeping chickens and bees on residential properties are located in Section 5 – Accessory Uses. These revisions are a result of many inquiries and requests to keep chickens and/or bees on residentially zone properties. Currently, chickens and bees are allowed in the County’s Agricultural Districts and chickens are allowed in the Suburban Residential Districts, Mountain Residential Districts and the Residential-One District.

The main changes to this section include:

Ø Allows for the keeping of bees and chickens on single family detached, two-family dwelling or duplex residential lots through a miscellaneous permit.

Ø Maximum number of chickens allowed is 6. No roosters allowed.

Ø Allows one bee hive for each 4,000 square feet of lot area.

Ø Permits for either bees or chickens may be revoked at any time for failure to comply with the provisions of the Zoning Resolution or any other local, state or federal laws.

The Planning Director discussed the benefits of keeping backyard chickens in a blog post on November 20, 2012. You can view that post by going to: http://jeffco.us/roller/jeffcoblog/date/20121120

District Consolidation

The Zone Districts are currently broken into one section for each specific zone district. For example, the Agricultural-One District is its’ own section, Agricultural-Two District is its’ own section, and Agricultural-Thirty-five District is its’ own section. Planning Staff has consolidated all related zone districts into one section and has reformatted the information on uses, setbacks, heights and lot sizes into chart format, rather than in paragraph format. So in the consolidation, all Agricultural Zone Districts are shown in the Agricultural District section, rather than being split into 3 different sections. This consolidation was completed for the agricultural, commercial, corridor, industrial, mobile home, mountain residential, residential, and suburban residential districts. For the most part, the consolidation did not change the uses and standards in the districts, however, there were some instances where language needed to be changed. Additionally, other changes that staff felt were minor, housekeeping-type changes are also included in these revisions.

All changes are outlined in the “Summary of Proposed Changes” sheet that is on the same website as the draft text.

Please contact the following if you have any questions.

Heather Gutherless

hgutherl@jeffco.us

303-271-8716

Nina Ruiz

nruiz@jeffco.us

303-271-8732

6 chickens in R1 and R2 zones only.

County Leash Law areas: A reasonable number of chickens are allowed, but no roosters enforced by county zoning.

Out of leash law area: No maximum # and roosters are allowed. Enforced by county zoning.

County Leash Law areas: A reasonable number of chickens are allowed, but no roosters enforced by county zoning.

Out of leash law area: No maximum # and roosters are allowed. Enforced by county zoning.

Keeping livestock (chickens) is not allowed by City of Westminster ordinance. The ordinance also requires a property to be at least ten acres to support livestock within city limits. Livestock is defined by the state and federal government and cannot be changed to pet status by the City of Westminster. Any attempt to get a variance for your residential property would need to be presented to City Council during a Council meeting.

6-7-12: RESTRICTIONS ON SALE AND POSSESSION OF ANIMALS: (1463 1890 1973 2066 3062 3288)

(B) Livestock Limited: It shall be unlawful to keep or maintain livestock in residential, business, commercial, and industrial zone districts, and Planned Unit Developments unless specifically allowed in the PUD, excepting that livestock shall be permitted in parcels zoned 0-1 or in parcels of

6/2006 6-7-12(B) 6-7-13

10 acres or more in size in all zoning districts prior to commencement of construction on the parcel. In any case the number of animals kept in a PUD shall not exceed the number permitted by the provisions of the Official Development Plan. Livestock, excluding fowl, shall have one-half acre of pasture available for each animal.

Windsor -

You can have up to 6 hens. You have to pay $10 and give a sketch of the dimensions and location of the coop/pen area. If it is within 15 feet of an adjoining property line, you must also furnish a neighbor consent form.