Perry council updates 'hobby chickens' rules, sets new backyard minimum and permit thresholds

Nov 4, 2025

Council reviewed and voted on Ordinance No. 2025-23 to amend the municipal code for hobby chickens and ducks: new special-permit process includes a 2,000 sq ft backyard minimum, 15-foot setbacks from property lines, and higher neighbor sign-off thresholds (75% of touching properties); quail and pigeons remain unregulated.

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The Perry City Council reviewed and held a vote on changes to the municipal code governing backyard poultry on Ordinance No. 2025-23.

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