The County Boards recent vote to protect henkeeping for single family residences by right (without the need for a permit and fees) is a small step in the right direction. Chicken friendly townships in Pennsylvania?! About 40% allow chickens. Although residents in unincorporated DuPage are now capable of raising hens to feed their families, many municipal bans on henkeeping are still in place. I grew up there, about 60 years ago, on about one acre. If you see a gap or a hole, fix it immediately. Know your area's ordinances, regulations, and permit protocols. Submitting for permits - Like most animals, chickens benefit from clean housing. "Being on the council for five or six years, I've never had one chicken complaint. The coop shall be screened from view from the neighboring property by an opaque fence or visual barrier. Humans are not the only animals that enjoy the taste of chicken. Under the rules, the city is limiting hens to six, which is what Goodridge has. Ironic as it sounds, the more demographics of a city, the more likely they are to allow them. Roosters are considered too noisy. Overcrowded coops can lead to pecking and injuries so make sure that your hens have plenty of room; Roosting space. 2. effort by local advocates and nonprofit Sustain DuPage, residents in unincorporated DuPage County now have the right to own hens. You can RSVP for DuPage Henkeeping 101 and future courses on henkeeping on our Facebook page or Meetup page. Pen. Properties on DuPage County sewer New service lines will be required from the dwelling and/or business to the main line sanitary sewer for all new structures, tear downs and for additions over 800 square feet in size - contact the Public Works Department at 630.407.6800. I live in DuPage County. He said the best shot was to somehow be involved with 4H. Can you have a duck as a pet in Illinois? 18 0 obj This permit is valid for up to 14 dates at the same location, and onlytwo permits can be issued in one year for up to 28 dates. DuPage County provides permits for various projects, including residential and commercial building permits, highway permits, road construction permits, overweight/over-dimension movement permits, stormwater management certification permit, and sewer/water permits. Coops shall be located in the back yard except in the case of through lots. And, of course, no roosters a rule upon which both pro- and anti-chicken residents seemed to agree. CONTACT: Allison MacMunn | [email protected]. If we dont have protective ordinances for henkeeping, then we leave ourselves exposed to make a financial investment into a project that with one simple complaint may be deemed a nuisance and effectively banned by your local government.. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. 21 0 obj We will be laying low, planting privacy shrubs and getting cool with the neighbors.
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