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Owensboro discusses draft backyard‑hen framework: 5 hens, no roosters, permits proposed
Summary
City manager Nate presented a draft framework to allow backyard hens in residential zones with a proposed five‑hen limit, no roosters, secured covered coops, setbacks and a nominal permit; the commission opened the item for public feedback via owensboro.org/chickens.
City staff presented an initial framework for allowing backyard hens in Owensboro residential zones and asked the public for feedback, city manager Nate told the City Commission on July 15.
Nate described the proposal as discussion‑stage only and said no action or first reading was scheduled. “If we were to allow ordinance, we would envision a 5 hen max,” he said, adding the…
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