What are the laws about chickens in Wheaton, IL?

[chickennducksqueen]

I live in unincorporated Wheaton. I read that there can be no backyard chickens in Wheaton unless you live in 4-h or something like that. I don't necessarily know what that means. I have a couple of chickens but I don't know any rules about them and I recently got a roo but I'm not sure what the laws are on Roos and chickens in general. Someone help me!!! What does 4-h mean? Can we keep chickens in Wheaton? What about roosters? My neighbor has chickens but I don't know if they have a rooster or if they know the laws either! I have an acre of land here. I'm expecting they are okay with the law (my neighbors but I'm not sure! Help!

 

[SunHwaKwon]

Sec. 14-99. - Keeping livestock within city.
It shall be unlawful to keep any livestock or similar animals anywhere in the city. The provisions or this section shall not apply to the following:

(1)

Animals kept at the county animal control department;

(2)

Animals kept under control and properly maintained at an authorized fair, circus, zoo or animal park.

(3)

Chickens (female only) which are being raised for a 4-H or similar educational project. Such chickens may be maintained out-of-doors for no more than one 90-day period per year. The chickens must be caged and screened from adjoining property. The cage shall conform to all zoning ordinance structure setback requirements. A no-fee permit shall be obtained from the city building and code enforcement department prior to placing the chickens in the out-of-doors for the 90-day period. As a condition of permit issuance, the applicant shall provide the building and code enforcement department with a certification from the 4-H or other educational institution that the applicant is conducting an authorized 4-H project or other educational project.



(Code 1968, § 5-21; Code 1996, § 14-99; Ord. No. F-0423, § 1, 12-20-1999)

 

[SunHwaKwon]

http://4-h.org/