Commission considers permitting chickens and apiaries with special-use permits
May 5, 2025
One recommended option would amend Article 16.22 to allow chickens, poultry and apiaries by special-use permit, remove redundant language from Article 3.29, and create a separate regulatory ordinance addressing lot-size and standards.
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Planning Chair Shirey described a compromise approach that would allow chickens, poultry and apiaries under a special-use permitting regime. The Commission identified Article 16.22 as the location for the change, suggested removing overlapping language from Article 3.29, and noted the current three-acre restriction could be revisited if the option is adopted.
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