<New London, CT> Chicken Zoning Permit Info
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.
| Are Chickens Allowed in this location | yes |
| Max Chickens Allowed | 6 |
| Roosters Allowed | no |
| Permit Required | yes |
| Coop Restrictions | plot plan, site walk, 20ft per chicken in enclosed pen |
| City/Organization Contact name | City of New London Planning, Zoning, Wetlands Division (860) 437-6379 |
| Additional Information | The keeping of hens is permitted by obtaining an Administrative Zoning Permit in the following zones in the City of New London:. R-1/R-1A Single Family Low Density Residential District R-2 Two Family Medium Density Residential District C-1 General Commercial District** **As long as the principal use on such lot is single family residential. All proposals must meet the following criteria for the keeping of hens: 1. No more than six (6) hens may be kept on any property. 2. Hens may be kept only as a noncommercial accessory use. No sale of eggs (or meat from slaughtered chickens) is allowed. 3. A fence shall be installed between properties that is not less than six feet in height and made of a solid material. 4. The keeping of said hens shall be confined to an enclosure which shall meet the following minimum requirements (in addition to the otherwise applicable setbacks the more restrictive requirements shall apply): a. Shall be located in the rear yard of the property; b. Shall be a minimum of twenty (20) square feet in area per hen; c. Said enclosure shall not be closer to any property line than twenty (20) feet and shall not be closer to any neighboring residential dwelling than thirty (30) feet. 5. There shall be a building (hereinafter referred to as a coop) provided for the hens that meets the following (in addition to the otherwise applicable setbacks the more restrictive requirements shall apply): a. Shall not be located any closer to any lot line than twenty (20) feet. (Amended 12/21/12) b. Shall be constructed so that it is impenetrable by rodents, vermin, wild birds, and predators, including dogs and cats; c. All food products shall be kept secured inside the coop or other secured structure so as to prevent offensive odors and the presence of pests and predators. d. Shall be not greater than six (6) feet in height and shall be calculated towards the total maximum lot coverage for the property. ADMINISTRATIVE ZONING PERMIT TO ALLOW THE KEEPING OF HENS PAGE 2 OF 3 \\Nldata\ODP\mgreiner\PZC\ApplicationForms\Administrative Applications\Keeping of Animals-Hens.DOC 6. The coop and the enclosure must be clean and odor free, kept in a neat and sanitary condition at all times with adequate light and ventilation in a manner that will not disturb the use or enjoyment of neighboring lots due to noise, odor or other adverse impact. 7. Provision must be made for the storage and removal of hen droppings. All stored droppings shall be covered by a fully enclosed structure with a roof or lid over the entire structure. All other droppings not used for composting or fertilizing shall be removed. In addition, the coop, enclosure and surrounding area must be kept free from trash and accumulated droppings. 8. Perceptible noise from the hens shall not be loud enough at the property boundaries to disturb persons of a reasonable sensitivity. 9. No hens shall be permitted inside any residential dwelling. 10. No roosters and/or capons shall be kept on any property. 11. The keeping of hens shall be conducted in a manner consistent and in compliance with the Health Code for the City of New London and the State of Connecticut. The following items must be submitted for review of your zoning permit application: 1. A completed application (see page 3 of 3); 2. If you are not the legal owner of the property where you propose to keep hens, application must be signed by the property owner. 3. A plot plan (drawn to scale) that illustrates all structures on the lot including the proposed coop for the hens, fencing enclosure, and any other applicable information to determine compliance with these regulations. A sample has been provided for your reference. 4. A $25.00 application fee. Fees may be submitted in cash or by check, payable to “The City of New London”. Please note that an inspection of the subject property is required to verify compliance with the Zoning Regulations before hens are permitted onsite. This includes inspection of the enclosure, coop, fencing, etc. for the hens. |
| Link for more Information | http://ci.new-london.ct.us/filestorage/7495/7518/7664/8618/7683/Keeping_of_Hens.pdf |
| Information Last Updated | 6/23/14 |
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.
