Pittsfield New Hampshire Chicken Ordinance

Are Chickens Allowed in this locationYes
Max Chickens Allowed
Roosters AllowedYes
Permit RequiredNo
Coop Restrictions
City/Organization Contact namehttp://www.pittsfield-nh.com/government/zoningboard/pdf/zoning_ordinance.pdf
Additional InformationThe Zoning Code defines \\\\\\\"AGRICULTURE\\\\\\\" as: Commercial agricultural activity including but not limited to...commercial animals, poultry, livestock, including the keeping of wild or domestic animals for personal or commercial use on any parcel of at least 2 acres in size.\\\\\\\" In Table 1, Zoning Districts and Uses, agriculture is listed as a right in rural residential districts and a special exception in suburban residential districts. A variance would be required to keep chickens in any other district.
Link for more Informationhttp://www.pittsfield-nh.com/towndocuments/ordinances/index.htm
Information Last Updated2010-05-18 13:57:48


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