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Backyard chickens prompt resident concerns over safety, permits and enforcement
Summary
A resident challenged a council proposal to permit backyard chickens, raising questions about how many residents supported the change, whether yards met setback requirements, coyote risk and potential enforcement costs; council members said permits (similar to shed permits) would offset enforcement workload.
An exchange during public comment Feb. 3 revealed a neighborhood debate over whether Fairview Park should permit backyard chickens.
Resident John Taylor asked Councilwoman Mann and staff how many residents had requested the change and whether typical lots would meet the city’s 10‑foot setback requirement for runs and coops. Taylor said he had not heard…
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