Livonia generally prohibits keeping chickens, roosters, and traditional livestock on residentially zoned lots, with limited exceptions for agricultural zoning and 4-H educational programs.
Livonia residential zoning does not permit the keeping of chickens, roosters, ducks, geese, goats, pigs, sheep, cattle, or horses on standard residential lots. The city is fully developed suburban with minimum lot sizes well below those historically allowed for livestock. Residents seeking to keep poultry or small livestock for 4-H, FFA, or similar educational programs must contact the Inspection Department to discuss temporary permit options and apply the Michigan Right to Farm Act where applicable. The Right to Farm Act can provide limited protection for commercial agricultural operations but does not override local zoning for non-commercial residential keeping. Violations are enforced through code enforcement citations.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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