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10-year-old asks Cottonwood Heights to cut chicken coop setback from 40 feet
Summary
Charlie Higgins, 10, told the city council he and his family want to keep neighbor chickens and asked the city to revise its 40-foot backyard coop setback; city staff said they will follow up and that similar nearby cities require 20–25 foot setbacks.
Charlie Higgins, 10, told the Cottonwood Heights City Council on Tuesday that he has been caring for neighbors’ chickens and asked the city to reduce a rule that requires chicken coops to be 40 feet from any neighbor's property.
"Chickens don't take up a lot of space. They're quiet, and they help kids like me learn responsibilities and where food comes from," Charlie said during the citizen comment period.
Why it matters: The city’s setback and backyard-poultry rules determine…
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