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Council advances first reading on rules to allow backyard chickens in single‑family zones
Summary
Councilors conducted a first reading and set a public hearing for Sept. 8 on an ordinance that would permit up to five chickens on quarter‑acre lots in single‑family zones with performance standards; roosters and commercial activity would be prohibited.
The City Council on Aug. 25 completed a first reading and scheduled a public hearing for Sept. 8 on a proposed ordinance to permit keeping domestic chickens as an accessory use in single‑family residential zones.
City planning staff presented draft language that would allow a maximum of five chickens (no roosters) on lots of at least one quarter‑acre in zones where single‑family homes are permitted by right. The draft limits chickens to rear yards, requires enclosed coops and runs, sets a…
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