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Topeka council refers proposed chickens and roosters ordinance back to committee after extended debate
Summary
Council debated a proposed ordinance to cap household chickens (proposed 8 per property) and ban roosters on lots under 3 acres, citing public-health, rehoming capacity, coop sizing and implementation timing. After public comment and lengthy council discussion the measure was referred to the Policy & Finance Committee for more work.
After a two-hour presentation and public comment on April 14, the Topeka City Council voted to refer a proposed chickens-and-roosters ordinance to the Policy & Finance Committee for further work.
Animal Control Supervisor Jessica Bowers told the council the proposed ordinance would limit chickens to eight per residential property and prohibit roosters on lots smaller than three acres. The proposal would also create a chicken-permit process (initial $40, renewal $20) and a household compliance…
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