Who can apply to keep chickens in Mettawa?

The application says chickens are allowed on residential lots or parcels of at least 160,000 square feet, and the chicken owner must live in the dwelling on the property.

What attachments does the chicken application require?

Attach a description of the coop’s construction and a scaled plan or survey showing the precise location of the coop and pen in relation to property lines.

Do I need a notary for the Raising and Keeping of Chickens Application?

No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block. Its coop description and scaled plan or survey attachments are not identified as notarized or sworn.

Mettawa, IL · Lake County

No notary required

Raising and Keeping of Chickens Application

Mettawa residents use this application to request a permit to keep chickens on a qualifying residential property and provide details about their coop and pen.

What this form is

The application requests a one-time permit to keep chickens in Mettawa and asks for the applicant’s contact information, property size, number of chickens, and coop and pen dimensions. Applicants must attach a description of the coop’s construction and a scaled plan or survey showing the coop and pen’s precise locations relative to property lines. The application also includes the chicken-keeping regulations and an agreement to follow them and allow inspections.

Who needs it

A Mettawa resident seeking to keep chickens on a residential lot or parcel of at least 160,000 square feet needs this permit application.

How to submit it

Mail the completed application and all attachments to Village of Mettawa, 26225 N. Riverwoods Blvd., Box M, Mettawa, IL 60045.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; its required coop description and scaled plan or survey are attachments, with no notarized or sworn step stated.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Raising and Keeping of Chickens Application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Provide your contact details, property size, number of chickens, coop and pen dimensions, and sign and date the application.
3
Gather Attachments
Include a description of the coop’s construction and a scaled plan or survey showing the coop and pen locations relative to property lines.
4
Mail the Application
Mail the completed application and all attachments to the Village of Mettawa at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply to keep chickens in Mettawa?: The application says chickens are allowed on residential lots or parcels of at least 160,000 square feet, and the chicken owner must live in the dwelling on the property.
What attachments does the chicken application require?: Attach a description of the coop’s construction and a scaled plan or survey showing the precise location of the coop and pen in relation to property lines.
How do I submit the chicken application?: Mail the completed application and all attachments to Village of Mettawa, 26225 N. Riverwoods Blvd., Box M, Mettawa, IL 60045.
Do I need a notary for the Raising and Keeping of Chickens Application?: No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block. Its coop description and scaled plan or survey attachments are not identified as notarized or sworn.

Need something notarized?

This Raising and Keeping of Chickens Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.