Amherst, NY · Erie County
Chicken Permit Application and Requirements
Amherst residents use this application to request a special use permit for raising chickens as an accessory use at their residence.
What this form is
This application requests a special use permit to raise chickens as an accessory use at a residence. It identifies required supporting items—a survey, dimensional information, a picture of the chicken coop, and two yard photos—and states operating limits, coop placement and screening conditions, inspection timing, a $300 fee, and a two-year permit term.
Who needs it
Residents seeking to raise chickens as an accessory use at their residence must apply for the special use permit described in this document.
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 $300 fee and says an inspection must be scheduled once the coop and necessary feed material are on the property.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, 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 and Requirements PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide your name, address, phone number, and email, then read the stated conditions and sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Documents
Gather a survey, dimensional information, a picture of the chicken coop, and two photos of the yard.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application 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 Chicken Permit Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line and does not require notarization. It lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Chicken Permit Application?
- The form does not provide a submission destination. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.
- What documents are required with the application?
- The form lists a survey, dimensional information, a picture of the chicken coop, and two photos of the yard as required documents.
- What does the application say about inspection and the fee?
- It lists a $300 fee and says an inspection must be scheduled once the chicken coop and necessary feed material are on the property.