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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i. Henhouse and attached pen must be constructed securely so as to exclude predators.

ii. The pen must be completely enclosed, including aviary netting or other predator-proof material across the top of the pen.

iii. Henhouse and food sources must be constructed and stored so as to exclude pests.

d. Necessary measures must be taken to prevent a buildup of pest or rodent populations due to the presence of hens on the property.

SECTION 5. Health & Disease Concerns

a. Hens must be enclosed and segregated from wild migratory fowl. They may only be allowed out of the enclosure into a securely fenced area when supervised.

b. All henhouses shall be located not less than 200 feet from the high water mark of any known source of drinking water supply or any tributary thereof, and not less than 50 feet from any well.

c. The Board of Health or its agent may order the removal of the chickens upon a determination that the chickens pose a health risk.

d. Chickens may not be slaughtered on a residential property within the border of the Town of Arlington.

e. If a chicken dies, it must be disposed of promptly in a sanitary manner.

SECTION 6. Humane Treatment

a. Chickens must be treated in a humane manner at all times, including access to fresh food, water and protection from the elements as needed.

b. Chickens shall not be subject to debeaking or forced moulting.

c. The henhouse must have a minimum interior floor surface of at least 2 square feet per bird.

d. A pen area is required and must have a minimum ground surface of at least 5 square feet per bird.

SECTION 7. Regulation and Permit Process