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Council discusses targeted code changes for large-lot small-animal husbandry and food access, asks for focused outreach
Summary
Staff presented potential zoning amendments aimed at large (3.3-acre) lots to allow limited increases in small animals with neighbor approval, possible temporary male-fowl allowances, and clarified rules for community gardens and farmers markets; council asked for focused outreach to large-lot owners and consideration of overlay districts and grandfathering.
Principal Planner Malini Sims led a study-session presentation on possible zoning code amendments related to small-animal husbandry and food access. Staff framed the discussion around large lots (3.3 acres and larger, R144), where farms are already permitted, and described options under consideration:
- Allowing up to a 50% increase in the number of small animals on large lots with neighbor acceptance (using a…
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