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Resident asks Lake Hallie commission to raise backyard chicken limit from five to ten
Summary
Resident Renee Normand asked the Plan Commission to increase the village limit on backyard chickens from five to ten, citing egg costs, bird health in winter and that nearby communities allow larger flocks; no vote was taken.
During the March 10 meeting the commission considered discussion of section 70-68(b) of the Lake Hallie Zoning Ordinance and section 5.1.06 of the Lake Hallie General Code of Ordinances related to chickens in the Residential 1 zoning district. Resident Renee Normand (14244 42nd Ave) requested the village raise the permitted number of backyard chickens from five to ten, saying neighbors have had no issues with the present flock and that other nearby communities allow higher or unlimited counts.
Normand listed several reasons for the requested increase, including lower egg costs, a faster return on the initial investment, and keeping more birds during winter to maintain coop heat and the health of the flock. Commissioners heard the request as part of discussion on ordinance language; no formal motion or change to the ordinance was recorded in the minutes.
