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Resident urges council to revisit backyard‑chicken ordinance; council tentatively schedules work session
Summary
Kristen Bartley asked the City of Chaska council to allow up to five hens and no roosters, propose 25‑foot setbacks and a one‑time application fee; council members said staff will schedule a work session to review past research and neighboring-city practices.
Kristen Bartley of 1480 Meadow Lane told the City of Chaska council Monday she has spent a decade researching backyard‑chicken rules for cities and asked council to reopen Chaska’s ordinance to permit five hens, no roosters, and a 25‑foot setback from neighboring residences.
“I’m hoping to have your support with changing the current ordinance to 5 hens, no roosters, 25 feet…
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