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Council adopts backyard‑chickens ordinance after brief debate; vote 6–1
Newman City Council · December 10, 2025
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Summary
Council adopted an ordinance adding regulations for backyard chickens to the municipal code (new section 4‑28). Staff corrected errors in the packet (setback clarified to 20 feet). One councilmember strongly opposed; final voice vote recorded as 6–1.
The Newman City Council adopted an ordinance adding section 4‑28 to the municipal code to regulate backyard chickens.
At the meeting planning/staff corrected a discrepancy in the…
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