Spencer, NC · Rowan County
Domestic Chicken-Keeping Permit Application
Spencer property owners use this application to request a permit before keeping chickens and to provide information about their proposed chicken enclosure and coop.
What this form is
Spencer requires an approved Domestic Chicken-Keeping Permit before anyone keeps chickens in town. The application asks for applicant and property details, the number of chickens, enclosure and coop specifications, and a site plan showing structures, fencing, and required distances. Applicants also certify that they notified owners of lots adjacent to their rear yard and agree to follow the listed regulations.
Who needs it
Property owners planning to keep chickens in Spencer must apply for an approved permit before keeping any chickens.
How to submit it
Submit it to Planning & Development Services at Spencer Town Hall, 460 South Salisbury Ave, Spencer, NC 28159. The form lists [email protected] and 704-633-2231 ext. 28 for guidance.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Domestic Chicken-Keeping Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property information, proposed chicken numbers, and details about the enclosure and coop.
- 3
Gather The Site Plan
Attach a detailed site plan showing structures, fencing, chicken housing, and required distances.
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Submit To The Town
Submit the application to Planning & Development Services at Spencer Town Hall.
Frequently asked questions
- Who should file the Domestic Chicken-Keeping Permit Application?
- Property owners planning to keep chickens in Spencer should apply. The form says an approved permit is required before keeping any chickens.
- What must I include with the application?
- Attach a detailed site plan showing structures, fencing, chicken housing and enclosures, and separation distances from neighboring dwellings and lot lines.
- Do I need a notary for the Domestic Chicken-Keeping Permit Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Domestic Chicken-Keeping Permit Application?
- Submit it to Planning & Development Services at Spencer Town Hall, 460 South Salisbury Ave, Spencer, NC 28159. Contact details on the form are [email protected] and 704-633-2231 ext. 28.
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