El Cerrito, CA · Contra Costa County
Residential Chicken Clearance
This application is for property owners or applicants seeking city clearance to keep chickens at a single-family residential property in El Cerrito.
What this form is
Use this application to request a Residential Chicken Clearance for keeping chickens at a single-family residential property. The form says a valid clearance is required to keep up to four chickens on a property of at least 4,000 square feet; roosters are prohibited. It asks for property and applicant details and requires a site plan showing the proposed coop, fencing, nearby homes, and distances.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking to keep chickens at an eligible single-family residential property in El Cerrito need this clearance application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This form has no notary block; the owner and applicant sign and date certifications under penalty of perjury, but no notarized attachment is listed.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Residential Chicken Clearance application.
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Complete The Form
Provide the site address and applicant and owner contact information; print or type legibly.
- 3
Prepare The Site Plan
Attach a scaled site plan with the property, coop, fencing, nearby homes, and distances shown. Include a survey if available.
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Submit The Application
Include the filing fee and submit the completed application and attachments to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Residential Chicken Clearance?
- No. This form has no notary block. The owner and applicant sign and date certifications under penalty of perjury; no notarized attachment is listed.
- Who can apply for a Residential Chicken Clearance?
- The form is for a property owner or applicant seeking clearance to keep chickens at a single-family residential property. It states that up to four chickens are allowed on properties of at least 4,000 square feet.
- What must I include with the application?
- Include the completed application, filing fee, and one 8.5-by-11-inch site plan drawn to scale. A survey may be included if available.
- How do I submit the Residential Chicken Clearance application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Residential Chicken Clearance doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another El Cerrito form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.