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Council approves new limits and definitions for livestock and poultry in residential zones

5442251 · July 23, 2025
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Summary

Council adopted amendments to city code section 130.04 to define livestock vs. poultry, cap numbers by lot size, and set coop/run maximums; planning commission had reviewed the item.

The Shakopee City Council on July 15 adopted an ordinance amending city code section 130.04 to update rules for livestock and poultry in residential zoning districts and to set limits on coop and run sizes.

City staff described the changes as a redefinition of “livestock” and an expansion of the poultry definition to include ducks, geese, guinea fowl, quail and pheasants in addition to hens and chickens. Staff…

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