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Council advances first reading of chicken ordinance after split vote; rule applies only to lots of 1 acre or more
3311264 · May 15, 2025
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Summary
The council held a lengthy discussion and advanced the proposed ordinance that would allow chickens and ducks on lots of at least one acre with specific setback and screening rules; first reading passed 3-2 and will return for second reading.
The Town Council held an extended discussion on a proposed ordinance to permit backyard chickens and ducks on properties larger than one acre.
Under the draft ordinance presented at first reading, coops and runs must remain sanitary; roosters would be prohibited; coop and run locations must be at least 60 feet…
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