Animal Ordinances in Troy, MI (2026)
4 verified animal ordinances for Troy, Michigan, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Chickens & Livestock
Troy classifies chickens, geese, ducks, and other fowl or livestock as "domestic animals" and requires an animal permit from the City Clerk to keep them. Chapter 90 also demands the lot hold at least three-quarters of an acre, a threshold the Animal Control Appeal Board can waive only for hardship, never for noise-prone animals.
Troy Backyard Chicken Permit Rules
Significant RestrictionsTroy City Code, Chapter 90, Sections 90.30.50 and 90.70.30 (Animals)
"Domestic Animal" - An animal, other than a dog, that is not feral in nature, including, but not limited to horses, cows, chickens, geese, pigeons, ducks, steers, ponies, mules, donkeys, sheep, swine, pigs and goats. ... Permit Required for Domestic, Dangerous and Wild Animals. No person shall own or control a domestic animal or a dangerous animal or a wild animal, other than a dog, cat or hous...
Exotic Pets
Troy requires anyone who wants to keep a wild or dangerous animal, other than a dog, cat, or small house pet, to first obtain an animal permit from the City Clerk. Chapter 90 defines "dangerous animal" and "wild animal" broadly and lets the Housing and Zoning Inspector waive the permit only for wild animals that pose no hazard.
Troy Wild Animal Ownership Permit
Significant RestrictionsTroy City Code, Chapter 90, Sections 90.30.50 and 90.70.10 (Animals)
"Dangerous Animal" - A wild or feral animal, other than a dog or cat, which because of its size, aggressive nature or other characteristics constitutes a danger to persons or property. ... "Wild Animal" – An animal that is not defined in this Chapter as a dangerous animal, domestic animal or house pet. ... Permit Required for Domestic, Dangerous and Wild Animals. No person shall own or control ...
Pet Groomer Rules
Troy zones commercial dog grooming under its Section 2.02 definition of a Commercial Kennel, which folds grooming, training, breeding and boarding into one regulated use. The Use Table permits that use only in the Community Business, General Business and Integrated Business districts, and Section 6.13 layers on a 100-foot buffer from homes, enclosed-building operation and strict waste-disposal rules.
Troy Commercial Pet Grooming Zoning Rules
Significant RestrictionsTroy Zoning Ordinance §§ 2.02, 6.13(A)-(C)
KENNEL, COMMERCIAL: The housing or keeping of any number of dogs for training, breeding, grooming or boarding for commercial purposes. ... SECTION 6.13 COMMERCIAL KENNELS/ANIMAL DAY CARE A. Animal wastes, biohazard materials or byproducts shall be disposed of as required by the Oakland County Health Department, the Michigan Department of Public Health, or other duly appointed authority. All oth...
Veterinary Clinic Zoning
Troy's Zoning Ordinance defines a veterinary hospital under Section 2.02 as any facility a licensed veterinarian maintains to diagnose, treat or prevent animal disease, and the district Use Table confines that use to the city's business and office districts. Every residential district, plus the Community Facilities, Employment Park, Parkway and P districts, lists veterinary clinics and hospitals as not permitted.
Troy Veterinary Hospital Zoning Rules
Significant RestrictionsTroy Zoning Ordinance § 2.02 (Definitions - Veterinary Hospital); District Use Table (Article 4)
VETERINARY HOSPITAL: A facility maintained by or for the use of a licensed veterinarian in the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of animal diseases and injuries.
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