This worked for me in Lyon Twsp. I also spoke with the nice folks at the Brighton hatchery and got a lot of moral support and they put the MRTFA in layman's terms for me. I live on 2 acres and got a visit from our zoning director. As soon as I mentioned the Right to Farm Act, she basically told me my set up was clean and appropriate and I handed her a dozen fresh eggs and never heard from her again. They don't want you to know, but remember that knowledge is power! In MI, it doesn't matter how big of a lot you have, as long as you practice GAMPS, which basically says you keep your animals clean, safe, and well cared for on YOUR property. I told the zoning director that I occasionally sold eggs to neighbors and that covered me there I've learned that Michigan is a very poultry friendly state. This law also supercedes all ordinances that exist...so you can't lose. Read it, understand it, and use it to your advantage Good luck!
Karen
Karen