Lookout Mountain, GA · Walker County
Permit Application for Residential Keeping and Raising of Chickens
A sworn permit application residents file with the City of Lookout Mountain before keeping backyard chickens under Ordinance No. 311.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Under City of Lookout Mountain Ordinance No. 311, residents who want to keep hens in the Single-Family District must apply for a permit and swear that they will comply with the ordinance's coop, fencing, and rear-yard requirements. The applicant signs under oath that the application's information is true and correct.
Who needs it
Residents of Lookout Mountain's Single-Family District who want to keep and raise chickens on their property.
Why it needs a notary
The form states the applicants are 'first duly sworn' and closes with 'Sworn to and subscribed before me... Notary Public,' so it must be notarized before submission.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Chicken Permit Application from the City of Lookout Mountain Forms page.
- 2
Fill In Your Details
Enter applicant, property, and chicken-count information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application in front of the notary during your video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized application to Lookout Mountain city hall for approval.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lookout Mountain. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the chicken permit application?
- Yes. The application must be sworn to and subscribed before a notary public before the city will accept it.
- How do I get this form notarized online?
- Fill in your property and applicant information, then book a remote online notary session to sign it on video.
- How many chickens can I keep?
- The permit sets the number of chickens allowed; check the accompanying Ordinance No. 311 for coop and yard requirements.
- How often must I renew this permit?
- The permit must be renewed by January 30 each year, or it is automatically terminated after February 28.