Muskegon Michigan Chicken Ordinance
| Are Chickens Allowed in this location | Yes |
| Max Chickens Allowed | 1 poultry as pet only |
| Roosters Allowed | No |
| Permit Required | No |
| Coop Restrictions | none listed |
| City/Organization Contact name | The City Clerks office is managed by: Ann Becker, City Clerk 933 Terrace St. Muskegon, MI 49440 Phone Number: (231) 724-6705 Fax Number: (231) 724-4178 |
| Additional Information | Ordinance 6 section 17 states \\\"No live poultry shall be kept in the city except in a commercial establishment legally licensed and zoned therefor, except that one pet may be kept in a pen or confinement which is at least 25 feet from any dwelling.\\\" There is no written law on poultry, but by verbal answer I was told we may house chickens as long as there are no complaints from neighbors. Should complaints be filed we would be asked to remove the chicken immediately. |
| Link for more Information | http://www.muskegon-mi.gov/departments/city-clerk/code-of-ordinances/ |
| Information Last Updated | 2010-03-22 00:00:00 |
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