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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a. No person shall keep hens within the limits of the Town of Arlington, in any building, or on any premises of which such person is the owner, lessee, tenant or occupant, without first obtaining an annual permit from the Board of Health.

b. In order to receive a permit the following must be completed:

i. A completed application form provided by the Board of Health;

ii. A submitted plan drawn to scale which includes the following information: Size of entire lot with existing structures as well as the henhouse and pen, including fences; distance of henhouse and pen from all abutters;

iii. A submitted written maintenance plan describing cleaning schedule, pest and predator control measures, and nuisance prevention measures.

iv. Verification that all abutters have been notified, not more than thirty(30 but no less than fourteen (14) days in advance of the hearing before the Board or its Agent, of the applicant’s intent. Such verification shall be in the form of a signed letter or receipt from the U.S. Post Office that a certified letter has been received by each abutter.

v. If the property where the hens are to be located is owned by multiple owners, written statements signed by all property owners granting permission.

c. Action by Health Department on Initial Permit

i. Upon receipt of a completed application as defined above, the Board or its Agent shall inspect the property;

ii. The Board or its Agent shall provide a hearing for the applicant to speak regarding their application, and for abutters to express any concerns, questions, support or opposition to the application. The Board or its Agent may require the applicant to furnish additional information needed to make a determination whether to grant the permit.