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Public urges Springville to keep larger-lot chicken allowances; staff recommends tiered limits
Summary
Residents told the Springville City Council they support allowing more backyard chickens on larger lots, citing food preparedness and community benefits; a staff presenter suggested tiered limits keyed to lot size and asked for more numerical analysis before the council finalizes changes.
Residents and a city presenter focused the evening's public comment on proposed changes to Springville's backyard-chicken limits.
Brandon Ashby, who spoke during the public-comment period, said his family has kept a larger flock for years and asked the council not to add permitting requirements. "I just don't see a need for that," Ashby said, adding that his household has benefited from sharing eggs with neighbors and that larger lots can support more birds without creating nuisances.
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