Can I have chickens in Brighton, MI!?

[SomeSilkies]

Hi all. I actually don't have chickens yet but I've been doing my research!! Does anyone know how I can find out if chickens are allowed in my city? I live in Brighton, MI. I've been trying to find ordinances but nothing mentions chickens. I'm hoping I can have them but I live in town. So my back up plan is to keep them at my parents place in howell thanks for any info or suggestions.

 

[trailrider330]

You might consider posting this in one of the Michigan threads. Someone on there should know.

I live a few hours drive west of you and have family in Brighton.

We found ordinances for our area by looking up or township regulations.

 

[SomeSilkies]

Thanks I will try there!

 

[drumstick diva]

You could also make an anonymous call to your village hall.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Hope you are allowed to have chickens!

 

[trailrider330]

What township are you considered?

 

[trailrider330]

If it is Genoa Charter Township, go to this website:

http://www.genoa.org/government/ordinances/ordinance-zoning

Then go down to Article 3 (Residential and Agricultural Districts) and download this section.

Once downloaded go to pages 1 and 2 to determine how you are zoned. Then go to pages 7 and 8 where it defines who and where you can have chickens, as well as how many you can have.

Hope that helps.

 

[trailrider330]

If you are Brighton Township as well, try this website:

http://www.brightontwp.com/code.asp

From there you might just have to search around for the info but you might want to start in the residential section.

Again, hope you find the info you need.

 

[trailrider330]

Were you able to find your answer? Hope it worked out that you can have chickens!