What if I want more than eight chickens?

If you wish to keep more than eight chickens, you must own at least 20,000 square feet of contiguous land and apply for a Small Farm Animal Permit annually, requiring the submission of the name of the applicant, the address for which the permit is sought, the address and telephone number at which the applicant can be contacted, the maximum number of animals which the applicant proposes to keep, a $60 inspection fee, any additional information requested by the Health Commissioner, and submission to an inspection by the Health Commissioner. If approved, the Small Farm Animal Permit allows for an additional chicken per 1,000 square feet of property, up to a maximum of 20 chickens.