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Sharon Planning & Zoning adopts ordinances on backyard chickens and agricultural barns
Summary
The Sharon Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved two amendments to the zoning regulations — one addressing the keeping of chickens and related matters and another clarifying ‘Agricultural & Barn for Agricultural Use.’ The amendments take effect the day after the legal notice of adoption is published.
The Sharon Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously June 10 to adopt two zoning amendments: one revising rules about backyard chickens and related provisions and another clarifying the definition and allowances for agricultural uses and barns.
Commission discussion followed a public hearing in which the legal notice for the proposed changes "was read as it appeared in the newspaper," and regional review by the NW Hill Council of Governments found "no apparent conflict with regional plans or policies." Attorney Byrne told the commission he believed the proposed regulations "are well drafted and within the Commission’s legal authority to adopt." After a brief period for clarifying questions, the commission closed the hearing and approved the amendments.
The commission record notes the hearing and deliberations were recorded and are available at Town Hall. According to the meeting record, "The Amendments are effective the day after the legal notice of the adoption is published." No public opposition or detailed challenges to the language were recorded during this meeting.
The actions taken on June 10 complete the local adoption step; publication of the legal notice will set the effective date. The commission did not provide additional substantive detail about enforcement or implementation at this meeting.
The commission adjourned at 5:19 PM. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
