Warren may permit backyard chickens with limits on flock size and setbacks. Roosters typically banned in residential zones. Michigan Right to Farm Act protects agricultural operations.
Warren regulates backyard poultry and livestock by zoning district. Residential zones typically allow a limited number of hens (4 to 6 common) with no roosters. Coops must meet setback requirements (usually 25 to 50 feet from neighboring homes). Coops must be kept clean and sanitary. Larger livestock (goats, pigs, horses) typically restricted to agricultural zones with minimum lot sizes. Michigan Right to Farm Act (MCL §286.471 et seq.) protects qualifying agricultural operations from nuisance suits but generally applies to commercial farming, not residential hobby farms.
Unauthorized livestock: removal order. Nuisance conditions: $50 to $250/day. Roosters in prohibited areas: immediate removal.
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Warren's noise ordinance (Chapter 21, Article II) prohibits unreasonably loud sounds that disturb peace. After 11:45 PM, police actively enforce disturbing t...
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Warren Code §21-29 prohibits construction, demolition, and excavation work between 7:30 PM–7:00 AM on weekdays, and 7:30 PM–8:00 AM on weekends and holidays....
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No local aircraft noise ordinance in Warren. Aircraft noise is regulated at the federal level by the FAA and subject to flight path agreements. Warren is in ...
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Warren Zoning Ordinance (Article V-A) regulates recreational vehicles. RVs may not be stored within the building setback (front yard) and must be at least 5 ...
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