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Board continues debate on chickens in residential zones; staff to clarify ordinance to HOAs
Summary
The board continued a lengthy discussion of allowing chickens in residential neighborhoods, with staff explaining the city allows fowl in R1A zoning but most recent subdivisions are R1D; members urged sending clear guidance to HOA presidents and using complaint-based enforcement. The City Attorney was asked to draft HOA communication ahead of a May 6 meeting.
The board resumed a discussion, begun at a prior meeting, about whether and where residents may keep chickens. City staff explained current city code allows fowl in R1A zoning districts; most recent subdivisions are zoned R1D, which typically does not allow chickens. Staff said county regulations and state actions affecting HOAs complicate the picture, and board members reported resident confusion…
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