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Commission declines to advance backyard‑chickens pilot after strong resident opposition

5834987 · September 11, 2025

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Summary

The proposed backyard‑chickens pilot (Ordinance 2025‑18) drew substantial resident opposition; after discussion commissioners indicated little appetite to move the item forward and no motion was made to adopt it.

The commission discussed Ordinance 2025‑18, a proposed pilot program to allow backyard chickens under specified terms and conditions. Commissioners reported receiving mostly negative feedback from residents and said the town’s small lots, proximity to neighbors and abundant wildlife make a pilot program unsuitable.City staff confirmed a limited pilot had been proposed (five permits) but commissioners said their constituent contacts and public comment were overwhelmingly opposed. A resident who lives next to an existing, apparently unpermitted chicken coop described noise, wildlife attractants (raccoons) and other nuisance concerns. After discussion, no commissioner moved to adopt the pilot ordinance; staff said the item would not be advanced further at this time.