Cadillac, MI · Wexford County

No notary required

Livestock Application

Cadillac residents use this application to request approval to keep livestock and provide details about the animals and where they will be kept.

What this form is

Livestock generally requires City Council approval, while requests for rabbits, egg-laying chickens, or ducks are approved by the Community Development Department. The application asks for the applicant’s contact information, the type and number of animals, and where they will be kept. A complete submission also includes a signed application, a narrative describing the location and distances, and a sketch plan of the shelter and its location.

Who needs it

Cadillac residents seeking approval to keep livestock, including rabbits, egg-laying chickens, or ducks, should complete this application.

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 just signs and dates it on the form.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Livestock Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide applicant contact details, the type and number of animals, and the proposed location and distances.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Attachments

    Prepare a narrative describing the proposed location and distances, and a sketch plan showing the shelter and its location.

  4. 4

    Sign And Submit

    Sign and date the application, then submit it to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Livestock Application?
No. The application does not require notarization; the applicant signs and dates the form.
What must I include with the Livestock Application?
Include the completed and signed application, a narrative describing the proposed location and distances, and a sketch plan showing the shelter and its location on the property.
How do I submit the Livestock Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Who approves livestock requests?
City Council approval is required for livestock requests, except rabbits, egg-laying chickens, or ducks, which are approved by the Community Development Department.

Need something notarized?

This Livestock Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.