2023 House Bill 4460

Land use: zoning and growth management; rearing of hen chickens in residential areas; allow.

A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled “Michigan zoning enabling act,” by amending section 204 (MCL 125.3204).

AI Analysis – Experimental

Firstly, the bill mandates that zoning ordinances must permit the use of single-family residences for home occupations that involve teaching crafts or fine arts. Secondly, it allows the rearing of egg-laying hens on properties of at least 1/4 acre, with a limit of up to 5 hens per 1/4 acre or a total of 25 hens, whichever is less, without requiring special land use approval.

Introduced in the House

April 25, 2023

Introduced by Rep. James DeSana (R-29) and two co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Pat Outman (R-91) and Angela Rigas (R-79)

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture