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Board says draft animal ordinance would allow up to four hens; no roosters
Summary
Town board discussed a draft animal ordinance reviewed by the town attorney that would lift the current ban on chickens and allow up to four laying hens (no roosters); the draft has not been adopted.
Board members told the meeting that the town's current ordinance prohibits fowl within town limits except for dogs and cats, but a new draft animal ordinance under review would change that.
"Currently right now there are no foul or chickens allowed in in the town limits," a board member said, noting the existing restriction. The speaker added that the proposed ordinance has been reviewed by the town attorney but has not been adopted.
On the draft's specifics, a speaker said, "The new one though, we are proposing to allow the four hens. No roosters of the four laying." The board emphasized the ordinance remains proposed only and would require formal adoption before taking effect.
No vote or adoption occurred at the meeting; board members framed the item as part of ongoing policy review and coordination with surrounding jurisdictions to ensure consistent rules.
