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Council hears dozens of proponents for backyard chickens; hearing left open
Summary
Supporters of a proposed backyard-chickens ordinance told council members the draft law includes training and neighbor-notification requirements; the council opened the public hearing and kept the record open for the next meeting.
The Papillion City Council opened public testimony on a proposed ordinance to allow and regulate backyard chickens on March 4 and heard a series of proponents urging approval. Councilman Gaines introduced the ordinance; after roughly two dozen speakers in favor, the council left the public hearing open and said it will continue at the next meeting if needed.
Supporters emphasized education, animal-care practices and neighborhood notification. Steve Zivney, a…
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