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Council hears citizen petition on backyard chickens; draft ordinance with training and setbacks circulated for review
Summary
Citizens presented a petition seeking permission to keep backyard hens; councilmembers reviewed a draft ordinance that would require permits, training and setbacks and asked for additional time and public feedback before any vote.
Councilmembers discussed a citizen-led request to allow backyard chickens in Georgetown at the March 24 meeting. A petition with more than 400 signatures prompted council members Greg Hampton and another councilmember to draft a comprehensive ordinance and circulate it for council review.
What the draft would require: The council discussed a proposal that includes several safeguards designed to limit nuisance and public-health concerns: required permits/licenses, minimum setbacks (including prohibiting structures up against neighboring…
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