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Bellbrook council sends proposed animal‑ordinance zoning changes to planning board, directs staff to draft advisory ballot on poultry
Summary
After extended debate, Bellbrook City Council voted to send a proposed zoning change that removes poultry from the draft definition of small livestock to the Planning Board, and separately directed staff to prepare advisory ballot language for May 2026 asking voters whether poultry should be permitted.
Old‑business discussion on the draft animal ordinance dominated a lengthy portion of the April council meeting. Council considered amendments to the proposed municipal code and zoning definitions that would change what small livestock residents may keep within city limits.
Council debated whether to separate poultry (chickens and other fowl) from the broader small‑livestock definition so the city could adopt other animal‑control provisions now and treat poultry as a distinct issue later. Concerns raised during the discussion included enforcement burden on code enforcement, public‑health questions…
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