Davison, MI · Genesee County
Chicken Raising Permit
Davison residents use this application to request a permit to keep chickens and provide information about the proposed flock and coop.
What this form is
This application requests a Davison permit to raise chickens and outlines the conditions for keeping them, including flock limits, coop location, and care requirements. Applicants provide their name, address, signature, date, and number of chickens, and must include a sketch showing the proposed coop’s location and basic design. The permit lasts two years, and an inspection is required before chickens are obtained.
Who needs it
Davison residents who plan to keep chickens on residential property need to apply and follow the conditions listed on the form.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Building Department, City of Davison, 200 E. Flint St., Suite 2, Davison, MI 48423. The form lists phone 810-653-2191 and fax 810-653-9621.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant must include a coop sketch and arrange an inspection before getting chickens.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Chicken Raising Permit application and review its conditions for keeping chickens in Davison.
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Complete The Application
Enter your name, address, date, and number of chickens, then sign the application.
- 3
Prepare The Coop Sketch
Include a sketch showing the proposed coop’s location and basic design.
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Submit To The Building Department
Submit the application and sketch to the Building Department at the Davison address shown on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Who needs the Chicken Raising Permit?
- Davison residents who plan to keep chickens must apply for a permit and follow the conditions listed in the document.
- What should I include with the application?
- Include a sketch showing the proposed coop’s location and basic design. The form also asks for your name, address, signature, date, and number of chickens.
- Do I need a notary for the Chicken Raising Permit?
- No. The document is signed and dated without a notary. Include the required coop sketch and have the coop inspected before getting chickens.
- How do I submit the Chicken Raising Permit application?
- Submit it to the Building Department at 200 E. Flint St., Suite 2, Davison, MI 48423. The form lists a phone number and fax number.