Hatfield, PA · Montgomery County
Residential Chicken Permit Application
Hatfield property owners or authorized applicants use this application to request an annual permit to keep chickens at a residential property.
What this form is
Hatfield requires an annual permit to keep chickens, and this application requests owner and applicant contact details, lot size, zoning district, property-use information, and the number of chickens requested. Applicants must provide a site plan showing property dimensions, existing and proposed structures, and relevant distances. The form also calls for proof of chicken-care training or other evidence of competence and includes an owner or authorized representative signature.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants seeking to keep chickens at a residential property in Hatfield 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 and dated without a notary; include the chicken-care training credential or other competence proof and a site plan, neither identified as notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Residential Chicken Permit Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Enter owner and applicant details, lot size, zoning district, property-use information, and the number of chickens requested.
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Gather Required Materials
Include training or other competence proof and a site plan with the required property, structure, and distance details.
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Submit to the Borough
Use the city website to check current contact details for submitting the application.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Residential Chicken Permit Application?
- No. The application calls for an owner or authorized representative to sign and date it. The training credential or other competence proof and site plan are not identified as notarized.
- How do I submit the Residential Chicken Permit Application?
- The form lists the Borough address and Code email, but does not specify a submission method. Check the city website for current contact details before submitting.
- What must accompany the chicken permit application?
- Provide a site plan with the required property and building details, plus a Master Chicken Keeper Certificate, another educational credential, or other proof of competence to care for chickens.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for owner and applicant details, lot size, zoning district, property-use information, and the number of chickens requested. The form states that roosters are not allowed.