Definition of coop

[Koiandchicks]

I need some logical and creative advice. My township requires an annual zoning permit for a chicken coop each year for “ educational “ ( 4H, ffa, school) purposes. Not a problem that we’ve got 4H in our family. Here’s the thing. It’s $50 a year for a chicken coop. ( even if you aren’t building a new one) so it got me to thinking: technically I’m paying to keep the coop, not the chickens. So, I’m wondering how I might be able to alter my existing “ coop” so that it’s not a “ coop”. So let me explain my current setup: my coop has 3 solid walls primarily for wind breaks. The fourth side is hardware cloth that faces our house. The top is majority hardware cloth for ventilation. It needs no roof because it sits well under our huge covered patio and stays dry. So here’s what I’d like advice on: what would you consider a “ coop” ? At what point could I subtract from the existing setup and the coop be considered not a coop. Would save me $50 a year and I appreciate it.

 

[Koiandchicks]

 

[The Moonshiner]

I would guess if chickens are living in it they're gonna consider it a "coop" regardless.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

What is the purpose of the coop? Is it not to protect the chickens while they sleep at night, when they are most vulnerable, to keep them safe from predators? Is there anything you can remove from the coop that will still leave it functioning in that capacity? If the answer is, No, then leave it alone and pay the $50. It idoes not seem to be an unreasonable price to pay for the safety and security of your chickens. At least, not in my estimation. It's $4.16 a month. Surely they are worth that?

 

[chickengr]

as it is under covered patio (I guess you already paid for permit) can you pass it like a big cage? construction of a cage looking coop might be more expensive. coops usually occupy separate uncovered space.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

How about calling it a shed, lol? Put a rake or shovel in there.