Animal Production/ Livestock

In most residential zoning districts the keeping of anything more than cats, dogs, or two hens and two rabbits requires a Town-approved permit for “Animal Production/Livestock” which is based on acreage and subject to the Animal Regulations (PMC 17.35). To determine if your property qualifies for livestock animals, please contact Planning Division staff.

Up to two hens may be kept and raised upon residentially zoned property. The hens must be confined within pens, coops or other fenced areas that are at least 75’ away from any neighboring house.

The temporary (9 months per calendar year) raising of livestock animals as a student animal project sponsored by the Future Farmers of America, 4-H, or similar organization on properties within all zoning districts is permitted solely in association with an established residence. There are minimum acreages required per animal as well as a maximum number of animals permitted.  Please contact the Planning Division staff to determine if your property is large enough.