Keeping of Poultry and Rabbit Permit Application (PDF)

KEEPING OF POULTRY AND RABBITS  
Application & Permit 
 
LOCATION INFORMATION: 
 
Property Address ______________________________________________________________Unit #_________ 
 
Waterford _____            Quaker Hill______  
Lot size_______________________ square feet 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
          
Owner_______________________________________________________________________ 
 
Address______________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
            Street 
 
 
                                              City/Town                  State        Zip Code 
 
Telephone (         )_____________________ Cell (        )__________________  
 
Email____________________________________________________________ 
 
Permittee_______________________________  
 
Address______________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
            Street 
 
 
                                              City/Town                  State        Zip Code 
 
Telephone ____________________________         Cell________________________________    
 
Email_____________________________________________________________ 
 
 
PERMIT REQUEST: 
 
Number of Poultry: ____________ Rabbits: _________ 
 
Enclosure Descrition: ________________________________________________________________________ 
 
___________________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
Provide a plan of the property showing the location of the enclosure in relation to property lines and existing 
structures 
 
The owner of the above property guarantees that all the applicable requirements of the Town of Waterford, 
Zoning Regulations, and the CT Public Health Code in so far as they apply to the premise described in this 
application will be strictly complied with.  And also authorizes the Planning & Zoning Commission, Building 
and Health Department and its staff to enter upon the property in question for the purpose of inspection and 
enforcement with regard to all of the above requirements. 
 
Property Owner Signature__________________________________________________  Date_________ 
 
Printed Owner’s Name____________________________________  
 
FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD 
WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886 

F:\PUBLIC\WS\FORMS\Keeping of Poultry and Rabbits permit Form.docx 
Permittee Signature_______________________________________________________ Date__________   
 
Printed Permittee Name____________________________   
 
The permittee shall be in conformance with Section 3.42of the Zoning Regulations throughout the duration of this 
permit. 
 
3.42 
KEEPING OF POULTRY AND RABBITS (Effective Date 7/2/18)Purpose: This regulation is intended to 
permit the keeping of poultry and small animals by Zoning Compliance and in a manner that preserves 
neighborhood character. This regulation is not intended to limit agricultural uses where they are permitted. 
3.42.1 
Hens, geese, ducks, other poultry, and rabbits may be kept on any single family residential property as an 
accessory use by right provided that all of the following conditions are met: 
a. No more than two (2) hens, geese, ducks and rabbits shall be allowed per 7,500 square feet of property 
area, with a maximum total of ten (10) per property. 
b. Roosters are prohibited. 
c. 
A coop or building not to exceed a footprint of 6 x 8 feet and a height of 5.5 feet shall be provided. The 
structure shall be located in the rear yard, shall be screened from the street, and shall be at least 30 feet 
from all property lines. 
d. A fenced enclosure, at least 4 feet in height but no more than 6 feet in height providing at least 16 square 
feet per adult fowl or rabbit shall be provided. All fowl and rabbits shall be confined to the premises. 
e. 
All food, enclosures, and structures shall be secured in a manner so as to prevent the attraction of rodents, 
pests, and predators. The property shall be maintained to prevent odors and shall not create a public 
health or environmental hazard. 
 
 
Approved/Denied  
Date: __________ 
 
 
Zoning Enforcement Officer ______________________________________________________