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Council pauses proposed expansion of backyard-chickens rules, asks staff for comparables and limits
Summary
National City councilmembers continued discussion of a proposed municipal-code change to allow more hen chickens on single-family properties, directing staff to return with comparative rules from other cities, recommended lot-size thresholds and numeric limits before taking a final vote.
The National City City Council continued a proposed amendment to municipal code section 8.32.015, which would increase the number of hen chickens allowed on single-family residential properties, and directed staff to return with comparables and policy options.
Why it matters: The proposal would alter zoning and animal-keeping rules that affect neighborhood character, public health, nuisance complaints and code enforcement workload. The council asked for additional analysis before deciding whether to restore a previous…
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