Town of Arlington, Town Bylaws, Title VIII (Public Health and Safety)

Citation: Town of Arlington, Town Bylaws, Title VIII (Public Health and Safety)
Jurisdiction: Arlington (municipal)
Source: Official source
Original Source: https://www.arlingtonma.gov/town-governance/laws-and-regulations/town-bylaws/... ↗

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SECTION 2. Definitions

a. Hen – a female chicken. “Chicken” may also be used to refer to hens.

b. Henhouse or coop – a structure designed to house chickens.

c. Pen or run – a completely enclosed outdoor area designed to allow chickens access to the outdoors while providing protection from predators.

d. Predator – any creature that would seek to harm or consume chickens.

e. Pests – any unwanted animal that would seek access to chicken feed, such as mice or rats.

SECTION 3. Nuisance Control

a. Noise.

i. No roosters (male chickens) are permitted.

ii. The number of hens shall be limited to 6.

iii. Perceptible noise from chickens at the property boundary must conform to all existing noise bylaws.

b. Odor.

i. Odors from chickens, chicken manure, or other chicken-related substances shall not be perceptible at the property boundaries.

ii. If possible, waste must be composted with carbonaceous material such as hay, bedding, or leaves. If the weather is too cold, or composting is otherwise not possible, waste must be stored in a sealed container until disposal.

iii. Weekly cleaning of henhouses is required, more frequent cleanings may be required as needed to prevent odor.

iv. The henhouse and attached pen must conform to all relevant property setbacks for accessory structures as specified in sections 6.18 and 8.23 of the zoning bylaws.

c. Other

i. All chickens shall be confined to the permit holder’s property at all times to prevent wandering and straying onto other properties.

SECTION 4. Predator and Pest Control.

a. Chicken feed must be stored securely in a rodent-proof container.

b. Chicken feed leftover from feeding may not remain past dusk in an area accessible to rodents or other pests.

c. Henhouse construction