Naperville IL Chicken Ordinance
| Are Chickens Allowed in this location | Yes |
| Max Chickens Allowed | 8 (this limit is new) |
| Roosters Allowed | NO (this is new) |
| Permit Required | NO |
| Coop Restrictions | No pen, coop, building or other enclosure used for the purpose of housing fowl (with the exception of homing pigeons) shall be erected or maintained within thirty (30) feet of any occupied residence other than that of the owner. (note new measurement |
| City/Organization Contact name | City of Naperville, IL |
| Additional Information | Section 3 of Ord. No. 12-013 states the following: "Any housing for fowl or livestock lawfully established prior to February 7, 2012 shall be permitted to continue operating in accordance with provisions of law and the Municipal Code related to nonconforming uses for a six-month period expiring August 8, 2012. Upon completion of the amortization period, all housing for fowl or livestock shall operate in compliance with the provisions of Section 10-4-6 (Fowl and Livestock)." |
| Link for more Information | http://library.municode.com/HTML/14853/level2/TIT10PORE_CH4ANCO.html#TIT10PORE_CH4ANCO_10-4-6FOLI |
| Information Last Updated | April 2012 |
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