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Council postpones residential hen ordinance after residents ask for clarifications
Summary
Council postponed final action on Bill 52 (household hens) to Nov. 19 after public commenters requested clarifications about containment, sale of eggs and hens, and other requirements. Councilmembers said they want the bill maker to be present for a fuller discussion.
The Hawaii County Council voted to postpone final action on Bill 52 (draft 3), which would allow hens for household egg production in several residential zoning districts, until the Nov. 19 meeting to allow the bill's introducer to participate in final discussions and to address community concerns.
Multiple testifiers from both rural and residential areas addressed the council about the draft. Elizabeth Logsdon (Honomu resident) said she supports some ideas in the ordinance but asked that the council not finalize the measure…
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