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Backyard Chickens
Description A permit is needed to ensure compliance with the basic standards the Town has adopted to ensure backyard chickens don't become a nuisance to surrounding neighbors.

Decisionmaker Town Administrator

Appeals The Zoning Administrator's decision can be appealed to the Board of Zoning Appeals by submitting an appeal within 30 days of the Administrator's decision.
Application Fee
  • Original: $125 ($50 application fee plus $75 zoning permit fee)
  • Renewal: $30
Submittal Deadline
None - This application can be submitted any time.
Application Materials
document icon Backyard Chickens application
Frequently Asked Questions
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Primary Staff Contact
Cindy Komro, Zoning Administrator/Deputy Clerk
262.675.6009 x106 (office) 262.290.0154 (mobile)
Estimated Time to Complete this Application
20 Minutes
About Reviewers
The following are involved in the review of this type of application.

The Town Board is the governing body of the Town of Trenton and is responsible for making decisions on local policies, budgets, and ordinances. The board also reviews certain types of development projects. The board consists of 3 members who are elected to two-year, overlapping terms. (CK proof)

The Plan Commission is a 7-member body established by the Town Board to review certain development projects and act on other matters. Depending on the type of the development proposal, the commission may be advisory to the Town Board or have the authority to make the final decision. One member also serves on the Town Board; the remaining members are town residents. (CK proof)

The Zoning Administrator provides technical support to the Town Board, Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, developers, neighbors, and other interested parties to facilitate the development review process. (CK proof)