[Massplanners] Chickens and other non-traditional household animal requirements

[Stephanie Davies]

The City of Attleboro has the following section in our Zoning Ordinance
relating to chickens/poultry: 

 

§17–10.17 RAISING AND KEEPING POULTRY NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE 

 

For purposes of this section, poultry is restricted to hens, guinea fowl,
quail, as well as domesticated ducks and geese, and their uses are limited
to pets and/or for their eggs or consumption. Raising and keeping six (6) or
fewer poultry as an accessory use for non–commercial purposes is allowed
by–right in any “Residential” zoning district. Raising and keeping more than
(6) poultry as an accessory use for non–commercial purposes may be permitted
by special permit in any “Residential” zoning district pursuant to §17–9.0
SPECIAL PERMITS. In all instances, raising and keeping poultry is subject to
the following conditions: 

 

1. All poultry must be provided with both a coop and a fenced outdoor
enclosure or run, subject to the following provisions: 

a. the fenced outdoor enclosure or run must adequately contain the poultry; 

b. the coop must be covered, predator and vermin resistant, and
well–ventilated;

c. the coop must be located at least thirty (30') feet from the front
property line; 

d. the coop must be located at least four (4') feet from any side and rear
property lines but no less than fifteen (15') feet from the nearest abutting
principal residential structure, whichever distance is greater; 

e. the coop and the outdoor enclosure or run shall be regularly cleaned and
maintained to control odors, waste, and dust so as to prevent or minimize to
the extent practicable nuisances related to such activities; 

 

2. If the established use on the premises is residential, the owner of the
poultry must be a resident of said dwelling. In addition, no live poultry
may be kept or raised within the dwelling. 

 

3. Roosters are expressly prohibited. 

 

4. Poultry not listed herein, such as but not limited to turkeys, pheasants,
and pigeons, may be permitted by special permit pursuant to §17–9.0 SPECIAL
PERMITS. 

 

5. A person shall only keep poultry with a valid permit issued by the
Attleboro Health Department; and said poultry shall be licensed annually.

 

 

Stephanie Davies

Senior Land Use Planner

City of Attleboro

77 Park Street

Attleboro, MA 02703

508.223.2222, ext. 3144

 

From: MassPlanners <massplanners-bounces at masscptc.org> On Behalf Of Hoss,
Cornelius (choss at cityofpittsfield.org)
Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2021 3:22 PM
To: massplanners at masscptc.org
Cc: Joyner, Nathaniel <njoyner at cityofpittsfield.org>
Subject: [Massplanners] Chickens and other non-traditional household animal
requirements

 

The City of Pittsfield is searching for examples of ordinances/bylaws
related to the keeping of non-household animals outside of an agricultural
setting.  We are interested in how communities have approached this whether
it be through zoning, health department regulations, or other options, as
well as corresponding fees.

 

Thanks!

 

CJ

 

Cornelius J. Hoss, AICP

City Planner

 

City of Pittsfield

Department of Community Development

70 Allen Street, Room 205

Pittsfield, MA 01201

choss at cityofpittsfield.org <mailto:choss at cityofpittsfield.org> 

(413) 499-9366

 

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