CITY OF DETROIT ANIMAL HUSBANDRY LICENSE & LAND USE FORM

This form is for use in applying for a Animal Husbandry and Beekeeping License, issued by the City of Detroit Animal Control Division, and a preliminary review by the Buildings Safety Engineer And Environmental Department to determine if an additional building permit issued will be required. The form and any documents attached will be reviewed by both Animal Care and Control and the Buildings Safety Engineer And Environmental Department to confirm compliance with the Amended Chapter 6 Animal Care, Control and Regulation Ordinance, Chapter 50 Detroit Zoning Ordinance, and all other applicable City of Detroit codes and regulations. In addition to this application, payment in full of all applicable license and permit fees will be required before their issuance.

(If other than listed, additional type)

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(Width and length in feet)

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Add name of livestock not listed.


Beekeeping does not require an Animal Control License but must complete this form and submit documents.


List livestock and quantity (If honeybees, number of hives)

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(submit complete description)

(state NONE, or structural type and dimension)

(If none proposed state "None"/if proposed list type, dimensions, and total gallons)

(If required by ordinance)

BY CHECKING THE BOX BELOW I CONFIRM THAT I HAVE NOTIFIED MY ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS OF MY INTENT TO ADD THE USE OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND BEEKEEPING TO MY PROPERTY

Upload the following applicable documents:

  1. Parcel Deed(s)
  2. Current Picture of Parcel(s)
  3. Plot Plan - Showing all parcel(s) dimensions, proposed areas and proposed elements as required in ordinance (Click: Guide)
  4. Structural plans, specifications and description of use for any proposed structures
  5. Any other documents pertinent to this application
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