Board denies request for backyard chickens in residential district

Jun 9, 2026

A petition by Christopher Wilson to keep backyard hens in a residential area was denied; the board cited county precedent and private covenants, and members emphasized consistency with prior denials in similar residential settings.

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The Kosciusko County board voted to deny a petition by Christopher Wilson seeking permission to keep chickens in a residential district.

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