Sparta, MI · Kent County
Chicken Permit Application
Sparta residents use this application to request permission to keep chickens and provide property, applicant, and proposed enclosure information.
What this form is
The application is for people seeking a Village of Sparta permit before keeping chickens on their property. It asks for applicant and property details, the proposed number of chickens, and enclosure information, and includes a plot plan area and a compliance checklist. Applicants who do not own the property must attach the owner’s written consent.
Who needs it
A person who wants to keep chickens in Sparta must apply for and obtain a permit before keeping them.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Village Manager or designee; an application fee applies, with the amount established by Village Commission resolution.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; a non-owner applicant must attach written owner consent, with no notarization stated.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Chicken Permit Application and its included checklist and plot plan section.
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Complete The Application
Enter applicant and property details, explain the request, provide enclosure information, and sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Provide a plot plan. If you are not the property owner, attach the owner’s written consent.
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Submit To The Village
Submit the application to the Village Manager or designee. An application fee applies; the amount is established by Village Commission resolution.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Chicken Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. If you are not the property owner, attach the owner’s written consent; the form does not state that it must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Chicken Permit Application?
- Submit the application to the Village Manager or designee. An application fee applies, with the amount established by Village Commission resolution.
- What should I include with the application?
- Include a plot plan showing the property and relevant features. If you are not the property owner, attach the owner’s written consent. Complete the chicken permit checklist as part of the application.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and property details, the proposed number of chickens, and enclosure information. It also includes a plot plan section and checklist covering chicken-keeping requirements.