Parchment, MI · Kalamazoo County
Permit to Keep Chickens as Pets
Parchment residents use this application to request a permit to keep chickens as pets and provide details about their coop or pen.
What this form is
This application requests a permit to keep chickens as pets on a residential property in Parchment. It asks for the applicant’s contact information, coop or pen dimensions, and distances from property lines; the document says a $65 fee is paid and the City Manager reviews completed applications within 10 business days. The attached ordinance text describes requirements for chicken keeping, including limits on flock size and coop or pen placement.
Who needs it
Parchment residents seeking to keep chickens on a residential property must apply for a city permit before keeping them.
How to submit it
Turn in the completed application to Parchment City Hall, 650 S. Riverview Drive, Parchment, MI 49004. The document says the City Manager reviews completed applications within 10 business days.
About notarization
This application is completed without a notary; the document mentions no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Permit to Keep Chickens as Pets application.
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Complete The Application
Fill in your contact details and the requested coop or pen dimensions and setbacks.
- 3
Gather Required Authorization
If you are not the property owner, the ordinance text requires written authorization from an owner on a form provided.
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Submit To Parchment City Hall
Turn in the completed application at 650 S. Riverview Drive, Parchment, MI 49004.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the chicken permit application?
- No. This application does not require notarization, and it mentions no notarized or sworn attachment. The signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the chicken permit application?
- Turn in the completed application to Parchment City Hall at 650 S. Riverview Drive, Parchment, MI 49004.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for your name, address, phone and email, plus the dimensions of your coop or pen and its setbacks from property lines.
- How many chickens may I keep under the ordinance text?
- The ordinance text says up to three chickens may be kept on a residential property. It also states that roosters are not permitted.