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Dardenne Prairie to clarify backyard-chicken rules and review motorized-bicycle enforcement after HOA concerns
Summary
Aldermen said they will ask staff and the city attorney to update code language on backyard chickens following HOA questions and will prepare a request-for-board-action (RBA) to consider ordinance changes and enforcement options for motorized bicycles and mini bikes on trails and streets.
Board members reported following up on an HOA meeting where residents asked for clearer rules on backyard chickens and on persistent complaints about motorized bicycles and mini bikes. The city attorney and city administrator said they will review code language and return with clearer guidance.
Officials noted enforcement challenges for motorized bicycles and mini bikes—particularly when operators are minors without licenses. Officers described a common enforcement approach: attempting to follow operators home and speaking with parents rather than issuing citations to unlicensed youth. "What she tries to do is follow them home and talk to the parents," an officer said.
Board members indicated they prefer to prepare an RBA to study ordinance language and enforcement options before bringing formal amendments to a future agenda.
Next steps: city attorney and administration to draft clarified code language for backyard chickens and to prepare an RBA addressing motorized-bicycle restrictions and enforcement options for board consideration.
