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Caledonia adopts ordinance limiting backyard chickens to six and banning roosters
Summary
Ordinance 2025-01, which caps chickens at six, prohibits roosters and sets coop and enclosure standards, was approved Feb. 24 after council amendments for clarity; the action passed unanimously.
City Clerk/Administrator Jake Dickson introduced Ordinance 2025-01 on Feb. 24, a proposed amendment to Chapter 92 of the City Code to regulate backyard chickens. Dickson said complaints about roosters and expected rising interest in backyard chickens prompted the ordinance.
The ordinance, as amended for clarity during council discussion, caps the number of chickens at six, prohibits roosters, and establishes criteria for coops, runs and enclosures. Member John Rauk asked clarifying questions about provisions he viewed as potentially incompatible; Dickson said edits could be made while passing the ordinance. Member Rauk moved to approve Ordinance 2025-01 with corrections; Member Amanda Ninneman seconded the motion and the council approved it unanimously.
No fines, enforcement timeline, or implementation schedule were specified in the meeting record. Staff will apply the ordinance changes going forward and will incorporate any final edits discussed at the meeting.
