ORDINANCE O-18-019
287a.
Chickens, as
an accessory - >
use
289. Stable,
commercial,
riding
academy, or
kennel in
which all
animals, few
poultry or
other forms of
life are
completely
enclosed in
pens or other
structures
2. In Part Il “General Legislation”, Chapter 190 “Land Use”, Article VI “Supplemental
Use Regulations”, add the following new section:
Ҥ190-31.1. Keeping of Chickens.
A. Purpose. It is the intent of this section to allow for the keeping of domestic female
chickens on a lot for the sole use and enjoyment of the residents of the lot on which such
chickens are kept, while at the same time preserving the quality of life of the surrounding
neighborhood by not allowing chickens to be kept in a number or in a manner that could
create a nuisance.
B. Applicability. This section applies to chickens as defined in §190-264. This section does
not apply to R-40 and R-30 zoning districts.
C. Standards.
(1) Chickens shall be kept in accordance with all applicable City Ordinances and
regulations, and state laws, including but not limited to RSA 644:8, Cruelty to
Animals.
(2) Up to six (6) chickens may be kept on a lot. Only female chickens are
allowed to be kept. Adult male or crowing male chickens (roosters) are
prohibited.
(3) The keeping of chickens shall be accessory to and on the premises of a single-
family or two-family detached dwelling and
shall be for personal use only.
(4) Noperson shall sell eggs or engage in chicken breeding or any commercial
activity related to the keeping of chickens.
(5) Chickens shall not be permitted to roam free. Chickens shall be secured in a coop
during non-daylight hours.
