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Georgetown council rejects proposal to allow backyard chickens
Georgetown City Council · May 19, 2025
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Summary
A resident proposed allowing up to 24 backyard chickens; council members raised concerns about pests, manure and disease and a motion to allow chickens (with rules to be drafted by the ordinance committee) failed 3–5.
At its May 19 meeting, the Georgetown City Council considered a resident's request to permit backyard chickens.
Larry Thompson proposed allowing residents to keep up to 24 chickens. Council discussion focused on potential nuisance and…
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