Bismarck North Dakota Chicken Ordinance
| Are Chickens Allowed in this location | No |
| Max Chickens Allowed | |
| Roosters Allowed | No |
| Permit Required | No |
| Coop Restrictions | Not Applicable, since fowl are not allowed |
| City/Organization Contact name | City of Bismark, ND: 701-355-1300 |
| Additional Information | No fowl allowed within city limits, unless your zoned an agricultural area as detailed in Chapter 3-01-02 in Restrictions of the Keepinq and Raising of Animals and Fowl. l. The raising and keeping of animals is hereby prohibited except: As permitted in the zoning ordinances of the City; at zoos; at schools, clinics or laboratories for recognized educational, scientific or research purposes; and, one pair of animals commonly kept as pets and not prohibited by this chapter or city ordinance, providing the keeping of them does not create a public health or safety problem. The keeping of dangerous animals is prohibited. 2. A person may not keep or raise domestic fowl, livestock or non-traditional livestock, within the City of Bismarck except as permitted in the A Agricultural District, as defined by zoning ordinances. Domestic fowl when kept as permitted may not be kept within 150 feet of any dwelling unit other than that of the owner of such fowl. All fowl must be kept within a secure enclosure and it is unlawful to allow confinement areas of fowl to cause unpleasant odors, or to permit fowl to create noise or attract vermin which may affect the health and well being of persons living nearby. The restrictions concerning where fowl may be kept do not apply to young domestic fowl being kept temporarily in business places for sale. |
| Link for more Information | http://www.bismarck.org/documentcenterii.aspx |
| Information Last Updated | 2010-05-01 15:06:23 |
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