Keeping Chickens in Wood Village
- FAQs
- How to Apply
The City of Wood Village allows residents in certain areas of the City (Zone LR 7.5 and Zone LR 12) to keep up to three chickens. There are strict requirements and certain conditions that must be met before a resident is permitted to keep chickens.
Prior to keeping any chickens, the City must receive and approve the following:
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a backyard chicken permit application
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a dimensioned site plan showing location and size of chicken pen (2 copies)
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a one-time $50.00 fee
Chickens are permitted on most properties on the following streets:
- Walnut Avenue
- Birch Avenue
- Elm Avenue
- 238th Drive
- Maple Boulevard
- Ash Avenue
- Cedar Lane
- Hawthorne Boulevard
- Shannon Street
- Shamrock Drive
- Holladay Street
- 236th Place
- 237th Place
- 238th Place
- 239th Place
- 240th Place
- 241st Place
- Oregon Street
Chicken Coop Guidelines
Chickens must be kept in a fully enclosed structure or pen like the one shown at all times.
Chickens, their run/pen, and coop must be at least 25 feet from other homes and 10 feet from the property line.
Q: Are Roosters or other wild birds such as ducks allowed?
A: No, only the common domestic chicken Species gallus gallus domesticus is allowed in the City.
Q: Why are only some sections of the City allowed to keep chickens?
A: Not all sections of the City would be a good fit for keeping chickens. Property size, existing fences and distance from other homes were taken into consideration.
Q: I have a question or concern about chickens in my neighborhood, who should I call?
A: City Hall at 503-667-6211
A person may keep three or fewer chickens (roosters excluded) on any one lot or parcel if the person resides in a single-family dwelling in Zone LR 7.5 and Zone LR 12.
Prior to keeping any chickens, the City must receive and approve the following:
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a backyard chicken permit application
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a dimensioned site plan showing location and size of chicken pen (2 copies)
-
a one-time $50.00 fee
Please fill out the online permit application below or email the Backyard Chicken Permit form to building@woodvillageor.gov.
Supporting Documents
Backyard Chicken Permit Application (PDF)
