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Council debates backyard fowl rules; consensus leans toward six chickens with no permit
Summary
Council examined options for backyard chickens and similar animals. Members generally supported six chickens for 6,000 sq. ft., rear-yard only, and a decision not to require permits or registration; some members proposed alternate density rules and inclusion of rabbits.
Councilmembers discussed possible rules for backyard chickens and related small animals during the Feb. 4 meeting.
Councilmember Fred Senn said he "would like to see rabbits included" and supported "six for 6,000 sq. ft. or eight for 10,000 sq ft." Councilmembers Billy Costello and Diane Pfaeffle said they were agreeable to six for 6,000 sq. ft. Councilmember Chase Vining said "six chickens are enough" and preferred rear-yard only. Councilmember Ellen Standen favored one chicken per 1,000 sq. ft., while Councilmember Jason Upchurch said "whatever we do it should be simple and easy to follow and understand" and expressed support for copying Cheney's ordinance. Councilmember David Aufdencamp said he was present to listen.
The council indicated concurrence not to require permits or registration for chickens. The discussion recorded preferences but did not result in an ordinance vote at this meeting; next steps (if any) and final regulatory language were not specified in the transcript.
