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Council denies variance to allow backyard chicken coop near neighbors
Summary
The council refused a requested variance to locate penned chickens within the business-district setback; neighbors cited health and odor concerns and councilmembers said the city ordinance requires a 50-foot separation from adjacent properties.
The Sulphur City Council denied a request for a variance that would have allowed a backyard chicken enclosure to sit near the owner's property line after neighbors raised health and odor concerns.
What happened: Property owner Valerie DeVille (speaking for the household) asked the council for a variance to keep a fully enclosed chicken coop that sits on the rear…
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