Ipswich Massachusetts Chicken Ordinance
| Are Chickens Allowed in this location | Yes |
| Max Chickens Allowed | |
| Roosters Allowed | Yes |
| Permit Required | No |
| Coop Restrictions | Yes |
| City/Organization Contact name | Code Enforcement James A. Sperber, Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 978-356-6605 Fax: 978-356-6680 |
| Additional Information | The determination of whether livestock requires a permit is done through the Zoning Officer. If you need a special permit you would need to appeal to the Zoning Board of appeals. The keeping, raising, and breeding of farm animals such as poultry, horses, livestock or other farm animals, or insects for use only by residents on the premises of one (1) acre or more is permitted. If you have less than 1 (one) acre of land this would require a special permit from the zoning Board. If they\'re for personal use and you have an acre, you are permitted to keep them however construction of structures or pens (chicken coops) may not be constructed or installed without a permit. Ipswich thus far, has continued to require permits for these regardless of how small they are. Accessory structures, other than garages, can be set on grade with no foundation up to 400 sq. ft. in size. |
| Link for more Information | http://www.town.ipswich.ma.us/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=861&Itemid=245 |
| Information Last Updated | 2011-10-07 21:12:20 |
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.
