Can't get a permit to build coop - building any ways

[mangled]

Hmmm...I wonder if we were supposed to get a building permit? Oh well, too late now.

Too funny. I almost woke the kids laughing at this.

We don't have to have permits for any structure that is "moveable." Our coop is 2"x8" foundation with plywood flooring and walls, and is 10'x12'. I don't think we could move it without heavy equipment or a flatbed, but it IS moveable.

Good luck.
Em​

 

[Their Other Mother]

If the County Desk Jockey said he didn't care about the chickens then you can have them, it's the building that's bugging him. Wouldn't it be so nice to provide a playhouse for your little ones?

 

[ChickenCop]

Attached some small wheels to the outsides of the walls and tell them its a "trailer",being mobile and not a "permenant" building, no permit need there since it wont be on the roadways!!!! lol

 

[RoostersCrow]

Build it as a portable. If they start talking permit ask if you can apply for the one for breathing in the same place.

 

[jimfortin]

Perhaps you could make it an addition to your barn? Or build the house inside the barn with and open run to the outside? Anyway good luck with whatever you come up with. jim

 

[MSP]

My original plans called for the coop to look like a play house so I will stick with that. Not sure how fast I can get it done doing it by myself so I doubt it will be complete in one weekend.

What is considered portable? Skids, concrete blocks, deck supports.

 

[Oakland_Ranchero]

I work in "community rights" as an organizer, we have had several cases of people getting a variance on their zoning law. A variance is a request to deviate from current zoning requirements. If granted you may use your land the way you want to without changing the zoning laws. This can usually be done without a lawyer and with minimal application fees. You may be required to obtain petition signatures from neighbors (careful on what they consider neighbors) stating that they do not object to your request.

Changing the zoning laws can also be done but this would require support from other property owners. The process is long and literally nothing can be done until a decision is made.

I'd be more than willing to match you up with some people in MS that do the same thing I do. I can answer anymore questions you have about zoning law and the process to change it also.

Remember, we have the right to live the way we want to live, we just need to be willing to fight for it.

 

[talos321]

Get some Turkens and call it a vulture rescue.

 

[Their Other Mother]

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Great idea!! Maybe you could get Federal Funding too!

 

[MSP]

Oakland, thanks for the offer.

It has been confirmed that we are indeed grandfathered in for keeping domestic fowl on our property thanks to my ducks!

Ducks make wonderful place holders!

Apparently even if we sell our place the new owner will have 6 months to get the grandfathered animals onto the property to sustain the clause.

I am curious about getting a variance, what would the benefits be?