Green Bay Wisconsin Chicken Ordinance
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| Are Chickens Allowed in this location | Yes |
| Max Chickens Allowed | 4 |
| Roosters Allowed | No |
| License Required | Yes ($5 annually) |
| Coop Restrictions | Chickens cannot be kept in a principal structure (home or business) past 8 weeks of age, chickens must be contained and cannot be housed in a front or side yard. Coop must be kept at least 25 ft from any neighboring principal structures. |
| City/Organization Contact name | Anita Raleigh -- Green Bay City Deputy Clerk [email protected]-bay.wi.us |
| Additional Information | Link to City of Green Bay Chicken License form: greenbaywi.gov General Ordinance No. 7-10, section 6.335 (ordinance created May 17th, 2011) states up to four hens (no roosters) per parcel permitted. Must acquire annual license from City Clerk, must keep accessory structure that houses hens at least 25 ft. from neighboring principal structures. Coop cannot be located in front or side yards. General Ordinance No. 7-11, section 8.06 states that birds must be securely contained. Link to official ordinance update PDF: http://www.nwtc.edu/academics/ProgTeamSites/OSAFE/Documents/Green Bay Poultry Ordinance.pdf |
| Link for more Information | http://greenbaywi.gov/agencies/admin-services/clerk/licenses/ |
| Information Last Updated | 08/09/2014 |
NOTE: This information was submitted by a member of our chicken forum. Please make sure to double check that this information is accurate before you proceed with raising chickens. Learn more about local chicken laws and ordinances.
