Mount Zion, IL · Macon County
Application for Owning Chickens in Residential Areas
Mount Zion residents apply to keep chickens on residential property by providing contact details, the number of hens, and a signed application.
What this form is
This application is for residents seeking permission to keep chickens in a residential area of Mount Zion. It asks for the applicant’s contact information, the number of chickens, and a signature, and lists the village’s chicken regulations. The application requires a site plan showing the hen structure, hen run, other structures, measurements, and distances from adjoining property lines.
Who needs it
A resident seeking to keep chickens on qualifying residential property in Mount Zion needs to complete this 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 document is signed without a notary; the applicant just signs and dates it, and no notarized or sworn attachment is mentioned.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the chicken-keeping application from this page.
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Complete The Application
Enter your contact information, the number of chickens, and the date, then sign the application.
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Prepare The Site Plan
Include a site plan showing the hen structure, hen run, other structures, measurements, and distances from adjoining property lines.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application and site plan to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply to keep chickens in a Mount Zion residential area?
- The form states that permits are limited to tracts of at least one acre in residential R1 districts. It also lists other chicken-keeping regulations.
- What information and attachments does the application ask for?
- It asks for the applicant’s name, address, phone, email, number of chickens, and signature. A site plan showing structures, measurements, and distances from property lines is required.
- Do I need a notary for this chicken application?
- No. The application has a signature line but no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it. The document does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the chicken application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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