Harrison Township, MT · Gloucester County
Application for a Backyard Hen Permit
Harrison Township property owners use this application to request a backyard hen permit and provide property, owner, hen, and coop details.
What this form is
This application is for a Harrison Township property owner seeking a backyard hen permit under Chapter 79, Article VII. It asks for the property block and lot, street address, owner contact information, number of hens, lot size, and coop and run dimensions. Applicants must include a plot plan showing the coop placement, dimensions, and setbacks from property lines and the home.
Who needs it
A Harrison Township property owner applying to keep hens on a residential property needs to complete this application and include a plot plan.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $25 application fee payable in cash or by check.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form also requires a plot plan, but does not say that it must be sworn or notarized.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Backyard Hen Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter the property, owner, hen, lot-size, and coop-and-run information, then sign and date the application.
- 3
Prepare The Plot Plan
Include a legible plot plan showing the coop placement and dimensions and setbacks from property lines and the home.
- 4
Submit The Application
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Backyard Hen Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It requires a plot plan, but does not say that the plan must be sworn or notarized.
- How do I submit the Backyard Hen Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $25 fee payable in cash or by check.
- What must I include with the application?
- Include a plot plan, which may be drawn by hand legibly, showing the chicken coop's placement and dimensions and its setbacks from property lines and the home.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the property's block, lot, and address; owner contact information; number of hens; lot size; and the dimensions of the coop and run.
Need something notarized?
This Application for a Backyard Hen Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Harrison Township form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.