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Board approves poultry, accessory-structure and sign variances for Hofstetter property in Hamilton Township
Summary
The Delaware County Board of Zoning Appeals approved BZA55-25, allowing Paula and Chad Hofstetter to keep poultry (about 50 birds, mostly miniature breeds), keep accessory sheds and use a non‑residential guest/hobby building (not permitted as living quarters without additional work), and display a "Fresh eggs available" sign; staff will issue certification for permitting.
Paula Hofstetter told the Delaware County Board of Zoning Appeals that she sought variances for her property at 10608 North Colby Avenue so her family could legally keep poultry, use a small hobby/guest building for her son Atticus(whose medical condition requires access to a thermoregulated space), and place a sign advertising eggs.
Hofstetter said the flock has been reduced from a historical high of about 103 birds to roughly 50 and that many are miniature or micro breeds;…
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