Evanston IL:I live in Evanston and want to have chickens. Is this permitted?
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Yes. According to the City Code, Title 9 Public Safety, Chapter 4 Dogs, Cats, Animals and Fowl, Evanston residents may keep no fewer than 2 or more than 6 hens. The Code also lays out chicken-related Health and Sanitation ordinances in Title 8 and Zoning requirements in Title 6. Click here for the City Code.
For information on applying for a hen coop license, please visit: https://www.cityofevanston.org/residents/permits-licenses/hen-coop-license