Thanks for all the great tips and advice! The only thing I am a bit worried about is the 25 foot distance provision in the law. The spot I have is 25 feet from all my neighbors residences but it is within 25 feet of a garage used to hold cars. . . .

I am lucky enough to have a small enclosed backyard in JC and was thinking about getting a small chicken coop with two hens. I heard that by law the coop must be 25 feet all residences and that a $25 license must be obtained. Does anyone have any experience with raising hens in downtown or know where to go for suppliess/license? Thanks!