Dayton, VA · Rockingham County
Chicken Keeping Application
Dayton residents use this application to request a permit to keep chickens on eligible residential property and provide details about their property and proposed enclosures.
What this form is
This application is for people seeking permission to keep chickens on residential property in Dayton. It asks for applicant and property details, the number of chickens, and a sketch showing enclosure locations, sizes, and distances from property lines and the nearest adjacent dwelling. The attached code says a permit is required, and existing permits must be renewed annually.
Who needs it
Residents seeking to keep chickens on eligible single-family residential property in Dayton must file an application and include a sketch plan.
How to submit it
The application says to file it with the town. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and no notarized or sworn attachment is mentioned.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Chicken Keeping Application for Dayton.
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Complete The Application
Provide your contact and property information, property type, property size, and proposed number of chickens.
- 3
Attach The Sketch Plan
Show enclosure locations, sizes, dimensions, and distances from property lines and the nearest adjacent dwelling.
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Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application, then file it with the town.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply to keep chickens in Dayton?
- The attached code allows chickens on qualifying single-family residential property only. The application asks for property information and the number of chickens.
- What should I include with the chicken keeping application?
- Attach a sketch showing the location and size of the pens, coops, cages, or other enclosures, with dimensions and distances from property lines and the nearest adjacent dwelling.
- Do I need a notary for the Chicken Keeping Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the application; it does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Chicken Keeping Application?
- The form says to file the application with the town. Check the Dayton website for current contact details.