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Council clarifies pet ordinance, lot size and chicken rules after resident complaint
Summary
Council members and residents discussed a resident complaint about a chicken coop and reviewed the city’s pet ordinance (adopted from St. Charles County), lot‑size references (0.2 vs. 1 acre) and zoning categories; speakers recalled a prior case allowing chickens on a 0.99‑acre parcel.
A resident complaint about an outdoor chicken coop prompted council discussion of the city’s pet ordinance and zoning rules. Speaker 4 reported a resident’s concern about a rustic chicken coop and asked staff (Jeff) to inspect; the resident alleged an odor problem. Speaker 4 asked whether the inspector had visited and whether the smell was confirmed.
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