Eaton Rapids, MI · Eaton County
Backyard Chickens Permit Application
Property owners use this application to request a two-year permit to keep female chickens at a property in Eaton Rapids.
What this form is
The application requests property, applicant, and owner information, the proposed number of chickens, and a site plan showing the coop or yard and its location. Eaton Rapids requires a permit before a person acquires female chickens; the document states a $75 fee for a two-year permit and requires an inspection request. It also includes owner consent when the applicant is not the property owner.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking to keep female chickens in Eaton Rapids must apply for a permit before acquiring them.
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 and, when applicable, the property owner sign and date their sections.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Backyard Chickens Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the property, applicant, and owner information, proposed chicken count, and required signatures and dates.
- 3
Prepare The Site Plan
Attach a site plan showing property lines, streets, property dimensions, the dwelling, and the proposed coop or yard and its distances.
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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
- Do I need a notary for the Backyard Chickens Permit Application?
- No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block. If the applicant is not the property owner, the owner also signs and dates the consent section.
- How do I submit the Backyard Chickens Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $75 fee for a two-year permit.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for property, applicant, and owner information, the proposed number of chickens, and a site plan showing property lines, structures, and the proposed enclosure.
- Who must apply for a backyard chicken permit?
- The document states that a person seeking to keep female chickens in Eaton Rapids must obtain a permit before acquiring them. It also says the application must be made by the property owner.