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Lake Stevens staff says rooster complaints prompted proposed rooster ban and pet-licensing changes
Summary
Planning staff told the commission that multiple rooster complaints prompted a draft nuisance ordinance that would prohibit roosters (hens only) and phase out lifetime pet licensing in favor of microchipping and outreach; the item will go directly to City Council.
City planning staff reported that police and code-enforcement complaints about roosters have prompted a proposed change to the city’s nuisance ordinance that would prohibit roosters within city limits and limit backyard poultry to hens.
Christie Schmidt, planning manager, said the proposal is not a land-use regulation and will…
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