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Resident tells council neighborhood chickens are violating Davenport rules, seeks action
Summary
Brad Bieber told the committee his neighbors keep 14 chickens (including two roosters) without required permits or site plans under chapter 6; he said public works did not respond after repeated contacts and asked the council for help. Alderman Tim Dunn visited the home but the resident said the problem remained unresolved after 13.5 weeks.
Brad Bieber of 2632 West 36th Street spoke during public comment to urge the council to enforce Davenport’s chapter 6 rules on urban chicken keeping. Bieber said his neighbors placed 14 chickens (he said two were roosters) on their property before obtaining the required permit and approvals, and described the coop as plywood and insufficiently sited. He summarized the city’s requirements as: limit of six chickens, no roosters, coop set back 25 feet from dwellings and separate from property lines, required proof of training from an approved urban chicken‑raising class, and a $25 permit and an in‑person application with a site plan review.
Bieber said the birds were being taken by predators, that he first reported the issue to public works on April 9 and again on April 23 but received no inspection, and that he later spoke with Alderman Tim Dunn, who visited and told him he would address the issue. Bieber said he had spent significant money to erect a privacy fence and that, after roughly 13½ weeks with no resolution, he might list his home for sale if the problem is not remedied.
Council members asked that staff look into the complaint. Alderman Bridal asked that someone investigate the problem and Alderman Dunn said they would follow up.
Quote from the speaker: "This concern has been going on since April 9... Needless to say, before April 9 our neighbors have moved in 14 chickens. 2 roosters... I ask for your help. I plead for your help to get this resolved."
