Nevada City, CA · Nevada County
Application to Raise Backyard Chickens in R1 Zoned Properties
Property owners apply for a permit to keep backyard chickens on an R1-zoned residential parcel in Nevada City.
What this form is
This application requests a permit to raise backyard chickens on an R1-zoned parcel and includes the owner's agreement to follow the city's ordinance standards. It asks for applicant and property details, the number and breed of chickens, feed storage procedures, and a site plan. The city requires a permit for backyard chickens on R1 parcels; the application text also calls for a filing fee and an erosion and drainage control plan.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking to raise backyard chickens on an R1-zoned parcel in Nevada City needs to submit this application.
How to submit it
The form lists City of Nevada City, 317 Broad Street, Nevada City, California 95959, and says the application must be accompanied by a filing fee; it does not state the fee amount.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the application requires a site plan and acknowledgment of receiving the city-provided handout, but does not say either must be notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the backyard chicken application for R1-zoned properties.
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Complete the Application
Provide applicant and property details, describe the request, and sign and date the form.
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Prepare the Site Plan
Include the required site plan showing existing and proposed buildings, driveway, decks, fencing, and site drainage features.
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Submit to the City
Submit the application with the filing fee to City of Nevada City at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the backyard chicken application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. It also calls for a site plan and acknowledgment of the city-provided handout, with no notarization stated.
- Who can apply for a backyard chicken permit?
- The form is for a property owner seeking to raise backyard chickens on an R1-zoned parcel. The ordinance text says the permit must be submitted and signed by the property owner.
- What information and attachments does the application request?
- It asks for applicant and property details, the requested number and breed of chickens, feed storage procedures, and a site plan. The ordinance text also calls for an erosion and drainage control plan.
- How do I submit the backyard chicken application?
- The form lists City of Nevada City, 317 Broad Street, Nevada City, California 95959. It says a filing fee must accompany the application, but does not state the amount.