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Isanti council agrees on draft changes to backyard chicken rules; staff to draft ordinance
Summary
Council discussed increasing allowable flock size and run/coop space in Chapter 87 and directed staff to draft an ordinance reflecting 10 birds on typical residential lots, 20 birds on lots of 3+ acres, and 15 sq ft per bird.
The Isanti City Council discussed updates to Chapter 87 (Animals) and directed staff to draft an ordinance that would increase maximum backyard chicken allowances and coop/run size.
At the start of the agenda item, Mayor and councilmembers reviewed the existing approach and noted the current rule effectively allows 60 square feet for six birds. Councilmember Lundin said recommended space per bird is often 12 square…
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