Bristol City Council approves zoning moves, limits roosters and backs Tri‑Cities air service guarantee

The Bristol City Council on Nov. 4 approved a slate of zoning, development and administrative measures and formalized a nearby regional air‑service subsidy.

Among the actions, council approved Ordinance 25‑22 designating a newly annexed 6‑acre parcel on Sweet Knobs Trail as R‑1A (low‑density single‑family). Planning staff said the future‑land‑use map supports the low‑density designation and that the council’s second reading will close the annexation process once the ordinance is effective in 17 days.

Council also approved two first‑reading zoning measures. Ordinance 25‑24 abandons an unopened portion of Whitaker Drive/Buena Vista Drive to allow a single adjoining owner to consolidate 15 parcels into one large lot, a request planning staff said carries no zoning conflicts because surrounding parcels are R‑1A. Ordinance 25‑25 rezones 1 Crest Pointe Drive from M‑2 back to B‑3 General Business; staff said the future‑land‑use map anticipates commercial development there and the planning commission recommended approval.

On animal control, council approved Ordinance 25‑26, a revised draft that will allow one rooster per parcel inside city limits beginning May 20, 2026, while continuing to prohibit peafowl and guinea fowl. Planning staff told council the community…