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Council approves ordinance allowing up to three hens on half-acre lots; no roosters
Summary
The Minnetrista City Council voted 3-2 to adopt Ordinance No. 499, amending Chapter 11 to permit three hens (no roosters) on residential lots of at least 0.5 acre in fully enclosed, rodent-free housing. Council members debated health, enforcement and HOA restrictions.
The Minnetrista City Council on May 19 approved Ordinance No. 499 amending Chapter 11 of the city code to allow residents who own at least one-half acre to keep up to three hens; roosters remain prohibited.
David Abel, community development director, summarized the draft ordinance: "They did attach ordinance number 499 as part of your staff report this evening. That captures the specific language ... allowing 3 hens on residential lots that are at least 1 half…
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