HB4049

Land use: zoning and growth management; rearing of hen chickens in residential areas; allow. Amends sec. 204 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3204). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4050'25

Introduced·1/30/25
Introduced Text

Allows rearing of up to 25 hens in residential areas with certain property size and number limits.

The bill amends the Michigan land use law to permit the rearing of egg-laying hens in residential areas. This is allowed if the property is at least 1/4 acre in size and the number of hens does not exceed 5 hens for every 1/4 acre or a total of 25 hens, whichever is less. The bill also allows for the regulation of noise, advertising, traffic, and hours of operation related to this use. The amendment will not take effect unless another bill, House Bill No. 4050, is also enacted into law.

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History

Feb 4, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 01/30/2025

Jan 30, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. James Desana

Jan 30, 2025

House

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