Johnsonburg, PA · Elk County

No notary required

Backyard Chicken Zoning Permit Application

Johnsonburg property owners use this application to request approval for keeping backyard chickens and provide information about the property and proposed coop.

What this form is

This application requests a backyard chicken zoning permit and asks for the property owner's contact details, the number of female chickens, coop dimensions, setbacks, and lot size. Applicants must attach a site plan showing lot lines and existing and proposed structures, initial the checklist, and receive borough approval before obtaining chickens. The application states that the fee is nonrefundable.

Who needs it

Johnsonburg property owners seeking approval to keep backyard chickens must complete the application and checklist before obtaining chickens.

How to submit it

Complete the application and checklist and attach the required site plan. The form lists Johnsonburg Borough, 100 Main Street, Johnsonburg, PA 15845, and [email protected].

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies the information and initials the checklist, with no notarized attachment or related step stated.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Backyard Chicken Zoning Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in owner details, chicken and coop information, and the requested property measurements.

  3. 3

    Gather The Site Plan

    Attach a site plan showing lot lines and all existing and proposed structures; initial the checklist items.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Borough

    Send the completed materials using the Borough address or email shown on the form, and wait for approval before obtaining chickens.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Backyard Chicken Zoning Permit Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; the form calls for a site plan and an initialed checklist, not a notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Backyard Chicken Zoning Permit Application?
Complete the application and checklist, attach the site plan, and use the Borough address or email listed on the form: 100 Main Street, Johnsonburg, PA 15845, or [email protected].
What information and attachment does the application request?
It asks for owner contact information, the number of female chickens, coop dimensions, setbacks, and lot size. Attach a site plan showing lot lines and existing and proposed structures.
Do I need approval before getting chickens?
Yes. The checklist says applicants must apply and receive approval from Johnsonburg Borough before obtaining chickens.

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