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Committee delays decision on tiered changes to Butte chicken ordinance pending animal‑control report
Summary
The judiciary committee on June 24 voted to hold a request to amend the Butte chicken ordinance to allow up to four hens on smaller urban lots until animal control provides a report.
The Butte City judiciary committee voted June 24 to continue consideration of a proposed amendment to the city—s chicken ordinance after commissioners requested more information from animal control.
Savannah Johnston (522 North Franklin, Butte, Montana) submitted communication 2026-236 asking the council to amend the Butte chicken ordinance to create a tiered system that would protect the rights of current large‑lot owners while allowing residents on smaller urban lots to keep up to four hens. The request was read into the record during the meeting.
Commissioner Callahan moved to hold the communication pending a report from animal control; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote. Chairwoman Jay and other commissioners confirmed the hold would allow staff to return with guidance based on the two requests the department has received.
No change to the ordinance was made at the June 24 meeting; the matter is continued for staff review and a report from animal control.
