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Avondale council adopts code changes to allow up to six backyard chickens consistent with new state law

City of Avondale City Council · September 9, 2024
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Summary

Council unanimously approved amendments to Avondale City Code chapters 3 and 28 to align local rules with House Bill 2325 (effective 09/14/2024), allowing residents of single-family detached homes to keep up to six backyard chickens subject to setback, size and height limits.

The Avondale City Council unanimously approved city-initiated amendments to City Code chapters 3 and 28 on Sept. 9 to align local regulations with recent state law that permits keeping backyard chickens in single-family detached residences.

Deputy Director of Planning Catherine explained the changes and said most substantive content will now appear in chapter 3. Key provisions highlighted by staff include:

• Eligibility: applies only to residents of single-family detached homes. • Number…

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