CHICKEN PERMIT APPLICATION CONTINUED
Chicken Pen Checklist
Impermeable to Predators
At Least 2sqft per Chicken
Fence Height 6ft or Less
Pen Covered with Wire / Aviary Net / Solid Roof
Total Square Feet ____________
Coop & Pen Location Checklist
Behind Residential Structure
Coop Located 15ft or more from Any Property Line → Distance in feet ______________
Coop Located 20ft or more from Any Residential Dwelling → Distance in feet ______________
Pictures Checklist
You are required to submit pictures of both the coop and pen with your application. Please submit photos by e-
mail to: sbarc@southbendin.gov or in person ~or~ request an Animal Welfare Officer personally inspect.
Pen – Location on Property Request an Animal Welfare Officer Inspection
Signature
I hereby make application to operate a chicken flock within the city limits of South Bend. I have not been convicted of
cruelty to animals and affirm the information I have given on this application is true and correct.
Printed Name Signature Date
Want to learn more about urban chicken regulations? Please see sections 5-20 “Urban Chicken Regulations” & 21-02.11(a) “Additional
Standards for Chickens, Chicken Coops, and Chicken Pens” of the Municipal Code found here:
https://library.municode.com/in/south_bend/codes/code_of_ordinances
Internal Use Only Date Received: _____________ Staff Member Who Processed: _____________________
Approve Deny More Information Needed
Staff Notes: _______________________________________________________________________________
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Once complete, e-mail as an attachment to: sbarc@southbendin.gov