Yates City, IL · Knox County
Chicken Coop Permit Application (Pre-Construction)
Yates City residents use this pre-construction application to request approval to build a chicken coop on their property.
What this form is
This application requests a permit before construction of a chicken coop in Yates City. It asks for the applicant’s contact details, whether they own the residence, and an overhead drawing showing the coop’s location; if the applicant is not the owner, the owner must provide contact details and sign. After reviewing the application, the village will contact the applicant about approval. Construction may proceed once approved, followed by an in-person inspection.
Who needs it
A Yates City resident planning to build a chicken coop should complete this application before construction and have the property owner fill in and sign if needed.
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 application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs, and a non-owner applicant must have the property owner provide details and sign.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Chicken Coop Permit Application PDF.
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Complete the Form
Enter your contact details, answer whether you own the residence, and draw the property with the proposed coop location.
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Get the Owner’s Signature
If you do not own the residence, have the owner provide their contact details and sign the application.
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Submit to the Village
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Chicken Coop Permit Application?
- No. This application does not require a notary. The applicant signs, and if the applicant does not own the residence, the property owner must provide details and sign.
- How do I submit the Chicken Coop Permit Application?
- The form does not give a submission address or method. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for the applicant’s contact details, whether they own the residence, and an overhead drawing showing where the chicken coop will be located.
- What happens after the application is approved?
- After approval, proceed with construction and contact the village when construction is complete. The village will arrange an in-person property inspection to finalize the permit process.