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Commission clarifies animal rules, says 'school' excludes homeschools; ordinance passes 4‑1

Dickinson City Commission · November 5, 2025
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Summary

Ordinance 18‑39 amending chapter 6 to specify that 'school' does not include a homeschool operating from a private residence passed after staff said the change is for enforcement clarity and does not authorize chickens in private homes; Commissioner Riddle cast the lone no vote.

The Dickinson City Commission adopted Ordinance 18‑39 on Nov. 4 to amend section 6‑81 of the municipal code, clarifying that for purposes of the chapter the term "school" does not include a homeschool operating out of a private residence.

City Attorney Wenco explained that the clarification…

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