Backyard hens are permitted in Babylon on lots of 10,000 square feet or larger with setback requirements. Roosters are prohibited in residential zones due to noise.
Babylon Chapter 79 and zoning Chapter 213 allow chickens on appropriately sized residential lots. Typical limits are 6 hens on a 10,000 sq ft lot, with coops required to be 25 feet from property lines and 50 feet from any dwelling. Roosters banned in R-districts. Slaughter on-site is prohibited. Egg sales at retail require NY DAM egg dealer license.
First offense 100 dollars, subsequent 250 to 500 dollars. Rooster violations may trigger removal order within 30 days.
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Aircraft noise from Republic Airport (FRG) in East Farmingdale is preempted by federal law. The Town of Babylon cannot regulate flight paths or aircraft oper...
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Amplified music audible beyond the property line after 10 PM is prohibited in Babylon under Chapter 158. Outdoor concerts and commercial venues require a spe...
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Construction and powered equipment work in Babylon is generally restricted to 7 AM to 7 PM Monday through Saturday, with no Sunday or holiday work without a ...
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Babylon permits residential EV chargers as accessory to single-family homes without a special permit, though an electrical permit from the Division of Buildi...
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Commercial vehicles over 10,000 lbs GVW or with commercial lettering cannot be parked on Babylon residential streets or in residential driveways overnight, p...
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Vehicles parked on Babylon public streets for more than 48 hours or showing signs of abandonment (flat tires, expired plates, broken windows) can be tagged a...
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