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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>The City of Attleboro has the following section in our Zoning Ordinance relating to chickens/poultry: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>§17–10.17 RAISING AND KEEPING POULTRY NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1. All poultry must be provided with both a coop and a fenced outdoor enclosure or run, subject to the following provisions: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>a. the fenced outdoor enclosure or run must adequately contain the poultry; <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>b. the coop must be covered, predator and vermin resistant, and well–ventilated;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>c. the coop must be located at least thirty (30') feet from the front property line; <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>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; <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>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; <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>3. Roosters are expressly prohibited. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>5. A person shall only keep poultry with a valid permit issued by the Attleboro Health Department; and said poultry shall be licensed annually.<span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Stephanie Davies<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Senior Land Use Planner<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>City of Attleboro<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>77 Park Street<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Attleboro, MA 02703<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>508.223.2222, ext. 3144</span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> MassPlanners <massplanners-bounces@masscptc.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Hoss, Cornelius (choss@cityofpittsfield.org)<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, June 24, 2021 3:22 PM<br><b>To:</b> massplanners@masscptc.org<br><b>Cc:</b> Joyner, Nathaniel <njoyner@cityofpittsfield.org><br><b>Subject:</b> [Massplanners] Chickens and other non-traditional household animal requirements<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>CJ<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cornelius J. Hoss, AICP<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>City Planner<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>City of Pittsfield<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Department of Community Development<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>70 Allen Street, Room 205<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Pittsfield, MA 01201<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:choss@cityofpittsfield.org">choss@cityofpittsfield.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(413) 499-9366<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>