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Shamrock Lakes board reviews animal ordinance that would allow up to four hens, no roosters
Summary
Board members said a proposed animal ordinance under review by the town attorney would permit up to four laying hens (no roosters); under current rules only dogs and cats are allowed. The ordinance has not been adopted and remains under consideration.
At the Sept. 18 meeting, a board member told attendees that the town attorney has reviewed a draft animal ordinance that would change current restrictions on backyard animals.
Under current Shamrock Lakes rules, only dogs and cats are allowed within town limits, a board member said. The proposed draft would permit residents to keep up to four laying hens, with no roosters allowed; the ordinance has not yet been adopted.
Board members said they have met with officials from neighboring Hartford City and the county to align rules and noted the value of consistency across nearby jurisdictions. No formal vote was taken on the ordinance during the meeting; the item was described as reviewed and pending further action.
What happens next: the board indicated the ordinance remains under attorney review and would return for formal consideration before adoption.
