Lexington, MI · Sanilac County
Chicken Permit
The Chicken Permit application is for Lexington property residents seeking permission to keep backyard hens at their home.
What this form is
The Village of Lexington uses this application for residents seeking a permit to keep hens at a property. Applicants provide property and contact details, the number of hens, and information about the coop, and acknowledge the ordinance requirements. The application also includes a lot drawing area, a checklist of required materials, and a $25 license fee.
Who needs it
A resident who lives at the property where hens will be housed must apply to keep backyard hens in Lexington.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application, required coop drawing and specifications, any needed fence or shed permits, and the $25 fee payable to the Village of Lexington at 7227 Huron Avenue, Lexington, MI 48450.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; no sworn or notarized attachment is identified, so the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Chicken Permit application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the property, applicant, and hen details, review the ordinance requirements, and sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Materials
Include a drawing and specifications for the coop, any needed fence or shed permits, and the $25 fee payable to the Village.
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Submit To The Village
Submit the application and materials at 7227 Huron Avenue, Lexington, MI 48450.
Frequently asked questions
- Who should file the Chicken Permit application?
- The applicant must live at the property where the hens will be housed. The form requests property, applicant, and hen details.
- What should I include with the application?
- The checklist calls for a completed application, a drawing and specifications for the coop, and fence or shed permits if needed. It also lists a $25 fee payable to the Village.
- How do I submit the Chicken Permit application?
- Submit the application and checklist items, along with the $25 fee payable to the Village of Lexington, at 7227 Huron Avenue, Lexington, MI 48450.
- Do I need a notary for the Chicken Permit application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it identifies no sworn or notarized attachment.