New Milford, CT Chicken Ordinance


Are Chickens Allowed in this locationYes
Max Chickens Allowed50 per 3/4 acre land
Roosters AllowedUnspecified
Permit RequiredNo
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Section 025-060 Horses and Livestock
The keeping or stabling of horses and livestock is permitted subject to the following
limitations and conditions:

A minimum of three-fourths (3/4) of an acre of land is available for the first unit and onehalf
(1/2) an acre of land is available for each additional unit. A unit shall be defined as
the following:

One (1) cow or horse
Three (3) llamas or similar ruminants
Two (2) young stock
Five (5) goats or sheep
Fifty (50) chickens
No limitation with respect to the number of units is imposed on parcels of land containing
five (5) acres or more. Adequate fencing must be installed and maintained. Any building
associated with the keeping or stabling of horses or livestock must be located at least 50’
to any property line.

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