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Resident asks to allow backyard poultry; Reinbeck council votes to keep ban
Summary
A Reinbeck resident requested that the city allow chickens and ducks within city limits, but the council, citing concerns about noise, smell and waste management, voted unanimously to leave the ordinance as written and continue to prohibit poultry.
Sophia Goebel asked the council to consider allowing chickens and ducks inside Reinbeck city limits, presenting a request during the public-comment portion of the meeting. Council members raised concerns about potential noise, odors and waste management associated with backyard poultry.
Council member Pease moved to leave the ordinance as written (which does not permit chickens or ducks within city limits); Council member Trepp seconded. The motion carried with five ayes. Council did not provide alternative language or a timeline for revisiting the ordinance.
The action keeps the current prohibition in place. Citizens who want the ordinance changed would need to bring a formal proposal or petition for future consideration.
