Special Use Permit-Keeping Animals (Hoofed or Hens)
The Town of Mead may issue a Special Use Permit for the keeping of domestic hoofed livestock, small livestock, fowl, reptiles, swine, or other animals not otherwise prohibited under Section 7-6-35 of the Municipal Code. When reviewing permit requests, the Town considers several factors, including noise, odor, proximity to neighboring properties, the type and number of animals, animal size, available facilities, sanitation requirements, and other neighborhood impacts.
Permits for keeping backyard chicken hens may be issued without a public hearing, as long as they meet the criteria outlined in Section 7-6-45 of the Municipal Code.
How to Apply
Applicants must complete and submit one of the following forms:
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Special Use Permit Application for Keeping Animals
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Special Use Permit Application for Keeping Hen Chickens
Submit the completed application and payment to the Town Clerk’s Office. After payment is received, the Community Service Officer (Code Enforcement) will contact the applicant to review the applicable requirements.
For full details, please refer to Chapter 7 of the Town of Mead Municipal Code.
Pet Licensing Update: Transition to DocuPet
The Town of Mead is updating how pet registration and licensing for dogs and cats are managed. Moving forward, Mead will no longer issue traditional pet licenses for dogs and cats. Instead, all pet owners should register their pets through DocuPet, a modern, easy-to-use national pet registry. With this system, the Mead Police Department will be able to quickly access DocuPet to help identify pets and reunite them with their owners, making the process faster, easier, and more reliable for everyone involved. DocuPet is the first North American network designed to connect pet owners, animal welfare agencies, and communities through streamlined registration and reunification tools. Their system helps lost pets get home faster with real-time support and proven recovery services.
What This Means for Pet Owners
Through DocuPet, Mead residents will receive:
- Free pet registration for all dogs and cats
- A free HomeSafe® identification tag
- Access to DocuPet’s 24/7 lost pet recovery team
- A secure online pet profile to store contact details, medical information, and special care needs
Get Started
Registering your pet is quick and easy—most registrations can be completed in just a few minutes.
Register now at DocuPet. Please be aware that users will leave the Town of Mead website when they click the link.
Join today and give your pet a free ID tag, a secure profile, and added peace of mind.