Frequently Asked Questions

The Board of Commissioners passed Ordinance #2301 in June of 2024, which regulates backyard chicken keeping in residential areas.  In order to have backyard chickens, the subject property must be at least one (1) acre in size.  The permit fee for this use is $200 and property owners are subject to all rules and requirements laid out in said ordinance.  Failure to comply could result in the revocation of the permit and the removal of the chickens.

The Township Zoning Ordinance only permits poultry and livestock to be kept on a farm.

A farm is defined as any parcel of land containing at least two (2) acres which may be used for gain in the raising of agriculture products or at least 10 acres or more for livestock, poultry and dairy products. It includes necessary farm structures with the prescribed limits and the storage of farm equipment. It excludes the raising of fur bearing animals, riding academies, livery or boarding stables, and dog kennels.

Farms with poultry or livestock are a permitted use in both residential and commercial zoning districts subject to the minimum area requirements set forth in Section 811 of the Zoning Ordinance as follows: Farms and Livestock Area Requirements: R-2/20 acres, R-3/15 Acres, and R-4/10 Acres. Any housing or feeding structures shall be centrally located and in all cases shall be located a minimum of 250 feet from property lines.

It is approximately a seven (7) week process.

Only 1 principle structure is allowed per lot. However, certain zoning districts allow duplexes and other multi-family buildings.

Recreational vehicles must be parked in your driveway or on an impervious surface.