Land use · Staunton, Virginia

Keeping of chickens

Named in 2 of this ordinance’s zoning districts.

How this ordinance defines it

The operative definition is the local one. Codes routinely subdivide a category into tiers — “day care 2, family”, “group home 2” — and attach different permissions to each, so only Staunton’s own text settles what this covers.

be sold), and not the raising of farm animals or poultry except for keeping of chickens , as defined and provided for in Chapter 18.153 SCC. 7. The keeping of less than three boarders or roomers by a

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interests, or used under a lease or otherwise by a person(s) for the keeping of chickens . "Rooster" means an adult male domestic chicken. "Sanitary conditions" mean conditions at all times of keeping or maintaining or handling of

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be sold), and not the raising of farm animals or poultry except for keeping of chickens , as defined and provided in Chapter 18.153 SCC. 7. The keeping of less than three boarders or roomers by a resident

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be sold), and not the raising of farm animals or poultry except for keeping of chickens , as defined and provided in Chapter 18.153 SCC. 7. The keeping of less than three boarders or roomers by a resident

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right1

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.

Accessory1

Allowed as a secondary activity to the main use.