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Marysville council tables chicken ordinance after extended public comment; directs staff to refine permitting and fees
Summary
Residents filled the council chamber to debate a draft animal-code change that would allow backyard fowl. After extensive public comment both for and against, the council amended a motion to include ducks and quail, then rescinded the motion and agreed to return a revised ordinance and fee resolution at a later meeting.
Dozens of residents urged the Marysville City Council to adopt rules allowing backyard chickens, while others warned of disease, odor and enforcement challenges, leading the council to pause action and send a revised draft back for more work.
Supporters and opponents used the public-comment period to make competing cases. "Please vote yes to enrich our community with the sustainable family friendly opportunity," said Britney Owen Scribe, who identified her address and wards and urged the council to permit chickens for food and educational benefits. Rob Shelburne of Ward 3 told the council that with "permits and inspections, we can make sure everything's done right," and argued permit fees could defray enforcement costs. "If someone is properly taking care of their chickens and following the…
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