After working to get chicken coops allowed in the majority of backyards in Ferndale (bordering Detroit), when the ordinance finally got amended we started putting together plans. We came up with a series of "must have's"
1.) Must fit into the landscape of the backyard and community. We have...
State of Michigan Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
As many as you have space for, according to GAAMPS.
Roosters Allowed
Yes
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
Refer to GAAMPS. Basically, don't hurt your birds with their housing...
Madison Heights Michigan Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
No
Max Chickens Allowed
Roosters Allowed
No
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
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Additional Information
Sec. 5-4. Restrictions on keeping certain animals. (1) No...
Huntington Woods Michigan Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
No
Max Chickens Allowed
Roosters Allowed
No
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
City/Organization Contact name
Additional Information
Sec. 4-4. Domestic animals and fowl. No person shall keep or...
Birmingham Michigan Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
No
Max Chickens Allowed
Roosters Allowed
No
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
City/Organization Contact name
Additional Information
Sec. 18-8. Keeping of domestic animals and fowl. No person shall...
Ferndale Michigan Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
3
Roosters Allowed
No
Permit Required
Yes
Coop Restrictions
yes: coop must be over 150ft away from any building used by a person for habitation
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THE FERNDALE, MI BACKYARD CHICKEN KEEPING ORDINANCE WAS SUCCESSFULLY UPDATED IN JANUARY 2012! We can now keep 3 hens, no roosters, and must have the housing 10ft away from neighboring residential structures.
Verbiage copied and located at www.ferndalechickens.com
2008 Correspondence...