Tualatin council advances domestic‑fowl code changes; final votes delayed after split support

Mar 9, 2026

City staff proposed expanding backyard‑chicken rules to permit a limited number of domestic fowl in low‑density zones. Council held first and second readings of ordinances 1454‑26 and 1455‑26 but did not adopt either unanimously; both items are scheduled to return March 23 for further consideration.

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TUALATIN — The City Council on March 9 reviewed staff‑proposed amendments to the development code and municipal code that would expand backyard‑chicken rules to include other small domestic fowl, but the council delayed final adoption after not reaching unanimity.

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