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After public debate, council decides not to change prohibition on backyard fowl and livestock
Summary
Council reviewed a staff report and public testimony on whether to amend Guadalupe Municipal Code section 6.04.0.201 to allow residential fowl. After extended public comment, councilmembers expressed mixed views and the mayor and several members said the ordinance should remain unchanged; staff were not directed to draft an amendment.
The Guadalupe City Council heard an information report and extensive public comment on whether to amend Guadalupe Municipal Code section 6.04.0.201, the city s prohibition on keeping fowl, livestock and wild animals on residential property.
Public safety staff summarized that the ordinance bans fowl, livestock and wild animals and that the rule allows 90 days for existing animals to come into compliance when it was adopted. Staff said the item had generated written and verbal comments both in favor of and opposed to changing the code.
Speakers during public comment included Frances…
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