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First reading of chicken ordinance (Ordinance 4,058) set for March 26 after public comment
Summary
Council received first reading of Ordinance 4,058 to allow keeping live poultry under specified permit requirements; public commenter urged rejection and said chickens cause odors and noise. Second reading and public hearing are scheduled for March 26.
The Bradenton City Council on Wednesday heard the first reading of Ordinance 4,058, which would amend Chapter 14, Article 1, Section 14-4 of the city code to allow keeping live poultry (chickens) under specified permit requirements, penalties and codification language. The ordinance was presented as a first reading; the second reading and public hearing are scheduled for March 26.
During the citizen-comment portion, resident Patrick Knaussick of Bradenton urged the council not to approve the ordinance and described his personal experience keeping backyard chickens during a recent seven-month period. Knaussick told the council about odors, feces entering his pool during floods and roosters crowing early on weekends. "I'm opposed to this ordinance for many reasons," he said, and asked the council not to approve the ordinance on final reading.
City staff noted the item will return for a second reading and public hearing on March 26, and council members said they expect further public input at that time. Council and staff indicated adjustments to the ordinance could be made before final adoption based on public comment and additional review.
No vote on the ordinance was taken at the meeting; the matter remains pending further public comment and council deliberation.
