CITY OF FARMINGTON
PERMIT PROCESS
Urban Chicken Permit
The following is the process to obtain a permit to keep chickens on certain urban residential lots (must
be Zoned R-1) within the City of Farmington.
NOTE: An Urban Chicken Permit is only good for one (1) year from the date of Planning
Commission approval. A Renewal Permit is required every year after the initial Planning
Commission approval that chickens are kept on an approved urban residential lot. The Renewal
Permit is approved administratively.
1. Submit application and all appropriate forms, information, documentation and fees. Information
and documentation includes, but not limited to:
a. Number of chickens to be kept on property
b. Scaled site plan or property survey showing the proposed location of the chicken
coop and/or chicken run on subject property
c. To-scale building plan, including elevations and building materials, of the proposed
coop and/or run
2. A public hearing will be held at the City’s Planning Commission within 60 days following receipt
of a complete application.
3. Notice of public hearing shall be published at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing.
4. All adjacent property owners to the subject property shall be notified by post mail ten (10) days
prior to the hearing.
5. The Planning Commission may grant or deny the application after the close of the public hearing
based on information obtained at the hearing.
6. If an initial Urban Chicken Permit is granted, every year after that chickens are kept on the
subject property a Renewal Permit must be administratively approved by the City’s Planning
Department. The Renewal Permit is required to be submitted 30 days prior to the date the initial
Urban Chicken Permit was approved by the Planning Commission.
7. Fees: Urban Chicken Permit Fee $100
Renewal Permit Fee $25
If you have questions, please contact:
Tony Wippler, Planning Manager
City of Farmington
430 Third Street
Farmington, MN 55024
Tel: 651-280-6800
E-mail: twippler@FarmingtonMN.gov
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___ Please identify coop and run information on a scaled site plan or property survey that shows lot lines,
structures and existing conditions.
Site Address for chickens: _________________________________________________________________________
The above referenced property’s Homeowner’s Association rules, if any, do not prohibit the keeping of chickens on the
property: (please initial) Yes _______ No ______ Not Applicable ___________
Applicant: __________________________________________________ Phone: _________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Street City State Zip Code
Property Owner Name: _____________________________________________ Phone: ___________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Street City State Zip Code
Property Owner Signature
(If different than applicant): ______________________________________________ Date: _____________________
Current Zoning District: ____________________________
Current Land Use: _________________________________
I hereby acknowledge that this information is complete and accurate; that the work will be in conformance with the
ordinances and codes of the City of Farmington; that I understand this is not a permit, but only an application for a permit.
I acknowledge that structures will be constructed in accordance with the approved plans.
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Applicant’s Printed Name Applicant’s Signature Date
URBAN CHICKEN PERMIT APPLICATION
Coop/Run Information
Number of Chickens: ___________
Dimension of chicken coop: _____________________________ (detailed plans & elevations required)
Dimension of chicken run: _______________________________ (detailed plans & elevations required)
Description of exterior materials for the coop and run: _______________________________________________
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Will a fence be added in addition to the coop and run? Yes _______ No ________
If yes, describe location, size and materials for fence: ________________________________________________
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DRAFTED BY:
City of Farmington
430 Third Street
Farmington, MN 55024
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Request submitted to Planning staff on _______________________
Public Hearing set for: _____________________ Advertised in Local Newspaper: ___________________
Planning Commission Action: ______ Approved ______ Denied Fee Paid _____
City Council Action (if necessary): ______ Approved ______ Denied $100
Date for Renewal, if approved: _________________________
Comments: _________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Conditions Set: ______________________________________________________________________________
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Planning Division: ____________________________________ Date: ________________________
Site Address for Chickens: _____________________________________________________________
Applicant: ___________________________________________ Phone: ___________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________
Street City State Zip Code
Property Owner Name: _________________________________________ Phone: _____________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________
Street City State Zip Code
Property Owner Signature
(If different than applicant): _____________________________________ Date: ______________
Number of Chickens on Premises: ___________
Current Zoning District: ___________________
Current Land Use: ________________________
I hereby acknowledge that this information is complete and accurate and that the coop and/or run located
on the subject property is in accordance with the approved plans and are in conformance with the
ordinances and codes of the City of Farmington. I understand that an inspection of the subject property is
required with this permit.
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Applicant’s Printed Name Date Applicant’s Signature Date
DRAFTED BY:
City of Farmington
430 Third Street
Farmington, MN 55024
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Submitted: __________________ Fee Paid ________$25
Date of Initial PC Approval: ___________ Inspection Date: ______________
Comments: ____________________________________________________________________________
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Approved _________ Denied ___________
Planning Staff: ______________________________ Date: ________________________ 10/19
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