Berryville, VA · Clarke County
Laying Hen Permit Application
Berryville property owners use this application to request a permit to keep laying hens and provide property, coop, and applicant details.
What this form is
This application requests a permit to keep laying hens within the Town of Berryville. It asks for applicant and property-owner contact information, acreage, the number of hens, and the proposed structure size. Applicants acknowledge permit and property requirements, including hen limits and setbacks, and must attach a property plat showing the coop location and distances from the dwelling and property lines.
Who needs it
A person applying to keep laying hens within Berryville should complete this application and attach a plat identifying the coop location.
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; the form asks for a property plat and acknowledgment of attached code sections, with no sworn or notarized step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Laying Hen Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the applicant and property-owner details, acreage, number of hens, and proposed structure size.
- 3
Gather The Required Plat
Attach a property plat showing the coop location and its distances from the dwelling and property lines.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Laying Hen Permit Application?
- No. The application asks the applicant to sign and date it without a notary. It also requests a property plat and acknowledgment of attached code sections, but does not identify a sworn or notarized step.
- How do I submit the Laying Hen Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form itself does not specify a submission address, email, portal, or fee.
- What attachment does the application require?
- Attach a property plat showing where the coop or coops will be constructed and the distance from the dwelling and property lines.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and property-owner contact details, property acreage, the number of hens, and the proposed structure size. It also includes acknowledgments about permits, covenants, setbacks, and other listed requirements.